Re: IRC, IM Proxy Implementations

[Rick Coloccia <coloccia () GENESEO EDU>]

We just this morning cut of all irc access because of the bots issue.

-Rick

At 10:43 AM 9/2/2004, you wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> With the profusion of IRC related BOT exploits, we are researching an 
> IRC\IM proxy implementation. Since these services do have legitimate 
> usage, we are leery of disabling universally. We also believe a proxy 
> would mitigate some of issues we are experiencing. If anyone out there has 
> such a solution in production, and has any advice, documentation, or links 
> regarding the process, issues and effectiveness, I would appreciate a 
> jump-start. Thanks for your time and consideration.
>
> David Hearn
>
> Windows System Group – Office of Technology Integration
>
> Florida State University
>
> <mailto:dhearn () admin fsu edu>dhearn () admin fsu edu
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