Merge branch 'ag/doc-send-email': The Evolution of Website Protection

You are seeing this message because the administrator of this website has implemented Anubis, a cutting-edge tool designed to safeguard against the rising threat of AI-powered website scrapers.

As you may know, the increasing prevalence of AI-driven scraping tools has left many websites vulnerable to malicious activities. These tools can overwhelm servers with an unprecedented number of requests, causing downtime and rendering resources inaccessible to users worldwide. In response, Anubis was brought into play – a compromise solution that strikes a balance between security and user experience.

Anubis employs a Proof-of-Work scheme, similar to Hashcash, to deter AI-powered scrapers from targeting this website. The idea is straightforward: at an individual level, the additional load posed by Anubis is negligible; however, when mass scraper attacks occur, it becomes prohibitively expensive for them to continue.

But what's behind this seemingly innocuous solution? In reality, Anubis serves as a temporary placeholder to allow developers to focus on more advanced techniques, such as fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers. By studying how these browsers render fonts, developers can create more effective countermeasures to shield websites from malicious activities.

However, Anubis comes with some caveats. To unlock its full potential, users must enable JavaScript on their devices. This is a necessary evil in the face of rapidly evolving threats, as AI companies have redefined the social contract around website hosting. For now, a no-JS solution remains a work-in-progress.

Additionally, Anubis requires modern JavaScript features that certain plugins, like JShelter, may disable. If you're using such plugins on this domain, it's essential to disable them in order to bypass the challenge page and access the website.

In summary, Anubis represents an innovative step forward in protecting websites from AI-powered scrapers. While it may require some compromises, its long-term benefits for online security will ultimately outweigh any temporary inconvenience. As we navigate this evolving landscape, it's crucial to stay vigilant and adapt our defenses accordingly.