# The Unwelcome Guest: Understanding Anubis and its Impact on Website Maintenance

As a user of this website, you're likely to have encountered some unexpected measures in place to protect against the growing threat of automated bots and AI-powered scraping tools. This article aims to shed light on the solution behind these obstacles, known as Anubis, and what it means for your online experience.

## The Battle Against Bot Scrapers

The rise of AI-powered scraping tools has become a significant concern for website administrators worldwide. These malicious scripts can devour vast amounts of data from websites, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. In an effort to mitigate this threat, the administrator of our website has set up Anubis, a proof-of-work scheme designed to safeguard against these bots.

## How Anubis Works

Anubis operates on the principle of Proof-of-Work (PoW), similar to Hashcash, which aims to make scraping more expensive and less appealing for malicious actors. At an individual scale, this additional load is minimal; however, when applied to mass scraper operations, it becomes prohibitively costly. In essence, Anubis acts as a deterrent to discourage AI-powered scrapers from targeting our website.

## The Trade-Off: Convenience vs. Security

Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features, which plugins like JShelter can disable. To overcome this challenge, users must enable JavaScript for the duration of their visit. While this might seem inconvenient, it's a necessary step in maintaining the security and integrity of our website.

## A No-JS Solution: Still in Development

While Anubis relies on JavaScript, a no-JS solution is still being explored as an alternative. However, it remains a work-in-progress, and its implementation would require significant updates to our infrastructure.

## Take Action to Avoid Downtime

To ensure you don't encounter the Anubis challenge during your visit, please follow these steps:

* Disable any plugins that disable JavaScript on this website. * Enable JavaScript for your current session. * Consider keeping your browser and plugins up-to-date to minimize potential issues.

By understanding the purpose and mechanics of Anubis, you can appreciate the efforts made by our administrator to safeguard against malicious bots. While it may require some adjustments, we're committed to maintaining a secure and reliable online experience for all users.