What's New

Intelligent Spam Detection

  • Added smart IP-based spam detection that learns from submission patterns
  • Implemented dynamic rate limiting based on IP behavior
  • Added cross-waitlist spam protection (spam blocked on one waitlist helps protect others)

Performance Improvements

  • Optimized submission processing with minimal latency impact (avg. <50ms)
  • Reduced server load by intelligently caching IP reputation data
  • Implemented efficient batch processing for reputation updates

Security Enhancements

  • Added protection against distributed spam attacks
  • Implemented adaptive rate limiting based on IP reputation scores
  • Added protection against automated form submission tools

Benefits for Waitlist Owners

  • Reduced spam submissions by identifying patterns across waitlists
  • Lower false positive rates compared to traditional rate limiting
  • No configuration needed - works automatically
  • Preserves legitimate user experience while blocking suspicious activity

Technical Details

  • IP reputation scores are calculated based on:
    • Submission frequency
    • Success/failure patterns
    • Historical behavior
    • Cross-waitlist activity
  • Rate limits automatically adjust based on reputation score
  • The system maintains separate thresholds for different types of submissions

Important Notes

  • The system has no impact on legitimate users
  • No additional steps required from waitlist owners
  • Works alongside existing spam protection methods
  • Privacy-focused implementation (no personal data stored)

In the coming weeks, we will roll out more advanced spam protection features to protect our users from spam.