The AntiSpam extension provides comprehensive spam protection for your OpenCart store. This extension is designed to be beneficial for store owners who want to maintain clean and spam-free customer interactions and data submissions. It offers a variety of spam prevention techniques including Honeypot, keyword filtering, IP and email blocking, and detailed logging.

Extension Features:

Honeypot technique to trap spambots by adding hidden fields to forms.
Keyword filtering using a specified list of stop-words.
Blocking of specific IP addresses and email addresses.
Detailed logging of all spam detection activities.

How It Works:

Honeypot Implementation: Hidden fields are added to forms which spambots will attempt to fill out. These fields are invisible to human users and should remain empty. If these fields are filled, the submission is flagged as spam.

Keyword Filtering: The content of each form submission is scanned for predefined stop-words. If any of these words are found in the submission, it is marked as spam and blocked.

IP and Email Blocking: Incoming submissions are checked against a list of blocked IP addresses and email addresses. If a match is found, the submission is automatically rejected.

Logging: Every attempt to submit a form is logged, regardless of whether it is blocked or allowed. This log includes the date and time of the submission, the data submitted, and the reason for blocking if applicable.

Spam Detection Handling: Upon detecting spam, the registration will be blocked either by emulating a successful submission or redirecting the user to a 404 error page.

Protected Forms:

Contact Form: Prevents spam messages from being submited through the contact form.
Registration Form: Blocks spam registrations and ensure only legitimate users can create accounts.

Benefits:

Enhanced Security: Protects your store from spam, ensuring that only legitimate users can interact with your site.
Efficiency: Automates the spam detection process, saving you time and effort.
Customization: Allows you to tailor the spam protection settings to your specific needs, including the use of your own stop-words and blocklists.
Transparency: Provides detailed logs of all spam detection activities, giving you full visibility and control over the process.

Easy Integration:

The AntiSpam extension integrates seamlessly with your OpenCart store. It functions as an independent module, ensuring that your core OpenCart files remain untouched and unaltered.