Send spammers to 'password purgatory' ;)
In this article, Troy Hunt discusses the challenges of dealing with spam and how innovative technological solutions can effectively minimize it. He starts by highlighting the annoyance and potential dangers of spam for users. The article goes on to explain how Microsoft Power Automate and Cloudflare Workers can work together to create an advanced spammer-blocking system. Hunt illustrates how these tools can be harnessed to send suspicious users to what he refers to as 'purgatory', meaning that spam traffic is held, and certain accounts can be analyzed without outright rejection. This solution is based in the cloud and utilizes available APIs, making it more accessible for a wide range of users. In conclusion, the author emphasizes that the key to effectiveness is continuous monitoring and adjustment of the process, ensuring better outcomes and minimizing user risk.