> That part I understand. AFAIK there is no way to stop that kind of thing > without the help from the upstream provider. There's also an apache module you can use which may help. While it won't stop everything, it may help a bit with your current situation. http://www.zdziarski.com/projects/mod_evasive/ It's designed to help apache deal with brute force DOS attempts. -- During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell