Merge branch 'at/translation-tamil' - Protecting Our Server from Rogue AI Scourges

The recent merge of the branch 'at/translation-tamil' has brought a fresh wave of security features to our server, designed to safeguard against the relentless onslaught of AI-powered web scrapers. These malicious entities have been aggressively targeting websites, leaving behind a trail of downtime and inaccessible resources for all users.

To combat this scourge, the administrator of our website has set up Anubis, an innovative security system that uses a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash. This ingenious hack leverages the collective processing power of individual users to create an additional layer of protection against mass scrapers.

The concept behind Anubis is simple yet effective: at the individual scale, the added load from this proof-of-work scheme is negligible; however, when combined with the resources of numerous scrapers, it becomes prohibitively expensive. This clever compromise ensures that our server remains secure while allowing legitimate users to continue accessing their content.

But what drives this innovative solution? According to our sources, Anubis serves as a temporary measure to enable more comprehensive fingerprinting and identification of headless browsers – a crucial step in developing an foolproof security system. By presenting the challenge proof-of-work page only to users who are less likely to be legitimate – namely AI-powered scrapers – we can focus on creating a more robust solution that doesn't require the use of JavaScript.

However, this silver lining comes with some caveats. Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features, which plugins like JShelter will inevitably disable. Therefore, users are advised to either disable JShelter or other similar plugins for our domain to ensure seamless navigation through this challenge. Sadly, this means that users will still need to enable JavaScript in order to bypass the security measures and access their content.

It's worth noting that a no-JS solution is currently an ongoing work-in-progress. As technology continues to evolve, we'll be keeping a close eye on advancements in this area, ensuring our website remains at the forefront of innovation while protecting its users from rogue AI entities.