How to deal with deleting malicious spam comments on a site

Dealing with malicious spam

1. Use Anti-Spam Tools:
   • Implement an anti-spam plugin or service like Akismet (for WordPress) or Google reCAPTCHA to automatically filter out spam comments before they appear on your site.
   • Utilize website security solutions like a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help block spam and malicious traffic.
2. Moderation and Approval:
   • Enable comment moderation
   • Assign trusted team members
3. Enable User Registration and Login:
   • Require users to register and
4. Use Comment Guidelines:
   • Clearly state your website’s comment guidelines or
   • Educ
5. Implement CAPTCHA:
   • Implement CAPTCHA challenges
6. Blacklist Keywords and URLs:
   • Create a blacklist of common spam keywords, URLs, or email addresses
7. Regularly Update Your Software:
   • Ensure
8. Report and Block Malicious Users:
   • Report malicious users to your hosting provider or website platform
9. Educate Your Team:
   • Train your team to
10. Backup Your Website:
    • Regularly backup your website so that you can restore it in case
11. Monitor User Activity:
    • Keep an eye
12. Engage with Your Community:
    • Encourage your users to report spam comments. A
13. Legal Action:
    • In severe

Remember that dealing with spam is an ongoing