The official ezine of the DALnet IRC Network
January, 2003 Issue.

Letter from the Editor

DALnet News
- Current Situation
- Frequently Asked Questions

DDoS & Botnets
- What DoS/DDoS Is.
- Just What Is a Botnet?
- The Impact of DDoS on Unrelated Targets

Useful Information
- Find Your Friends
- How to Report Abuse
- Do You Have Information?
- Useful Resources

Christmas Competition
- Win a $50 Amazon Voucher

Your Comments
- Well Wishes I
- Well Wishes II
- Well Wishes III
- Well Wishes IV

Past Issues
- Past Issues

   

Do You Have Information?
By Curve

You can make a difference in these times of troubles. Apart from keeping your computer secure, you can also help DALnet by keeping your ear to the ground and passing on any information you may have.

    What Should I Report?
  • Bot attacks on your channels - do a /who #channel when they enter and give the IRCop you speak to the log.
  • Spam you may receive on joining a channel - most of these websites are infected!
  • If you have run a file which has infected your computer - pass the file on to an IRCop if you still have the .exe
  • Threats from anyone about attacks
  • Any hidden servers you may come across which have bots on them
  • Any person who says they are using a trojan
  • Anyone you see issuing commands on a lot of bots in a channel

    Where Should I Report This Stuff?
  • Find an IRCop - either in #operhelp, or by doing a /stats p command, or by doing /motd services.* and contacting a CSop listed there
  • Send your information to the Exploits Team by using the form here



ŠEmma/Curve 2002

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