The Third Batch: Weaving Together Security and Accessibility

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it's essential to acknowledge the impact that AI-powered scraping has on websites and their resources. To combat this issue, website administrators have implemented Anubis, a formidable safeguard designed to protect servers from these aggressive scrapers.

Anubis: The Solution

Anubis is a Proof-of-Work scheme inspired by Hashcash, a proposed method for reducing email spam. On the surface, it seems counterintuitive – adding extra load on individual scales to make scraping expensive at mass levels. However, this hack serves as a 'good enough' placeholder solution, allowing website administrators to invest more time in identifying and fingerprinting headless browsers like those employed by AI-powered scrapers.

The Catch

While Anubis aims to safeguard websites from scraping, it poses a challenge for users who rely on modern JavaScript features. Plugins like JShelter will disable these features, making it difficult to bypass the challenge without enabling JavaScript. The good news is that this website runs Anubis version 1.21.3, which requires users to enable JavaScript to proceed.

The Social Contract

It's essential to recognize that AI companies have altered the social contract surrounding how website hosting works. With no-JS solutions still in development, Anubis has become a temporary solution for protecting websites from scraping. By acknowledging these changes and adapting our strategies, we can ensure that future solutions are both secure and accessible.

Take Action

To proceed safely, please disable any plugins like JShelter that may interfere with modern JavaScript features. By doing so, you'll be able to navigate this challenge and explore the content of this website without interruption. Remember, the security of our online world relies on your cooperation.