Re: re thanx andy

except for those that use proxies to flood in large numbers...

Remco Rijnders wrote:
> Op Sunday 28 May 2006 15:12, schreef ircqnet:
> 
>>wel is it normal that Bopm now not Klines proxys ?
>>when the list s gone !
> 
> 
> No, that is not normal. If your OPM is properly configured it will still 
> detect most of the proxies as your opm bot will scan all incoming connections 
> for them.
> 
> 
>>have you a option for me i feel very unsecure now
>>who have a blacklist or how to make one !
>>what i need to have a blacklist !
>>who can help ?
> 
> 
> There is no real added value to make a blacklist for just your own use. In 
> order to make a blacklist you need to detect the proxies, something the opm 
> already scans for, so the end result will be the same. The blacklist has 
> added value that, when available, proxies can be blocked quicker and that it 
> saves any connection attempts from being made.
> 
> There is no need to feel unsecure at all. An open proxy might be a way for 
> others to bypass akills or IRC anonymously, but in the end it is of no direct 
> effect on the security of your network. From an IRC server perspective there 
> is no difference between a normal connection and a connection through a proxy 
> server.
> 
> Kind regards,
> 
> Remco Rijnders