Re: [Full-Disclosure] Why is IRC still around?
From: Matthew Kent (matt_at_bravenet.com)
Date: 11/19/04
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To: full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:30:22 +0000
On Fri, 2004-11-19 at 17:40, Danny wrote:
> Well, it sure does help the anti-virus (anti-malware) and security
> consulting business, but besides that... is it not safe to say that:
>
> 1) A hell of a lot of viruses/worms/trojans use IRC to wreck further havoc?
> 2) A considerable amount of "script kiddies" originate and grow through IRC?
> 3) A wee bit of software piracy occurs?
> 4) That many organized DoS attacks through PC zombies are initiated through IRC?
> 5) The anonymity of the whole thing helps to foster all the illegal
> and malicious activity that occurs?
> The list goes on and on...
>
> Sorry to offend those that use IRC legitimately (LOL - find something
> else to chat with your buddies), but why the hell are we not pushing
> to sunset IRC?
Who is 'we' and what makes you think anyone cares what you 'sunset'.
>
> What would IT be like today without IRC (or the like)? Am I narrow
> minded to say that it would be a much safer place?
This has to be a troll. It's just too stupid.
- M
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