A bot added around 5,000 addresses to my newsletter

· Flaviocopes · Aug. 30, 2026, 1:13 a.m.
newsletter Bot attacks Security Double Opt-in
Summary
The author details a recent bot attack on their newsletter that added approximately 5,000 addresses, highlighting the importance of double opt-in and measures taken to secure the signup process.
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