Steemit Dredge Report

Threat Level - Red

Hive account@twinkledrop who has a 67 reputation had their account hacked after clicking on a phishing link from Hive account@cheetoh.

This creates a problem since their reputation is above 65 and no amount of flagging will hide the comments or posts. There has been several discussions and posts on the problem.

Hive account@timcliff created a pull request to remove reputation protection from downvoting. You can read more about it here: Pull Request Submitted - Remove reputation protection from downvoted post hiding

Hive account@fubar-bdhr has modified Hive account@beerbot to comment and inform the community on the dangers of using link shortening services. Beerbot Report Week 42 (September 16, 2017 - October 22, 2017

Hive account@arcange has created a bot that follows Hive account@cheetoh around and warns users not to click on their links.

I've enlisted Hive account@zoee to comment in reply to any comments or posts by Hive account@twinkledrop.

Funny

I know I have an odd sense of humor but I couldn't help but to laugh when I found this on Hive account@mudcat36's post.

A picture of Hive account@cheetah yowling just popped into my head when I read that.

Hive account@spaminator

I've refined my Excel SQL queries to find comment & post farms easier. Until another solution to the problem is found I'll be posting daily reports. Anyone that has some extra VP and feels like downvoting is welcome to join in.

Hive account@minnowbooster

MinnowBooster : Abuse Cases Defined
I'm working with Hive account@minnowbooster to remove upvotes on posts that clearly contain abuse. I'll be adding Excel SQL queries to find those that are using Hive account@minnowbooster to post & comment farm.