Re: IRC protocols and insecurity

["DokFLeed.Net" <dokfleed () dokfleed net>]

Heya,
IRC network is great choice, i have been on IRC for some years, its security
depends on whats it serving for you ,

I think everything flyes in readable text
Depending on users, it can help worm spread unless you block all file
transfers.
If you are using mIRC clients with some of its powerful scripting engine,
then Sky is the limit.
DCC either Chat or Send are direct IP , even the normal /Whois will reveal
your IP unless you are using a BNC or other means.
DoS can be easy using IRC , so you have to manage this. restrict it
internaly so students cant load external open proxy clients.
Disable DDE in clients by defaults.
a Sniffer on the server will see all the communications

this is what i can think of now, and you decide how far is it secure for
your own needs.


DokFLeed
Would you rather Hack and go to Jail or Hack and get paid ?!!


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