Simply install, activate, and let the plugin do its work..
If you need professional plugin support from me, the author, you can access the support forums at Theme Hybrid.
If you're author or just hobbyist, you can follow the development of this plugin on it's GitHub repository..
There are WordPress plugins for stopping spam, but I couldn't find any simple plugin for handling just this specific type of spam.
Basically, the plugin adds input field on WordPress registration form.
If spambot puts his hand in it, the plugin catches it and cuts off the registration process before account is created..
It works without fanfare, dependably cutting in the advancing line of spam by doing what it purports to do.
Ok sure maybe I wish the plugin was updated more regularly formally, just for clarity, but the developer seems comfortable there isn't need for alteration.
I've got around to upgrading to 4.4.2 so the failure is nothing to do with upgrading WordPress.
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