help to protect or hide ip address in mirc

zaff · none Joined: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 2

hi admn. i just register new account and become member of search irc
because i have need help about mirc software so plz don't disappointment to answer of my question
now the question i want to hide my ip address or protect then no body can see by whois command or others command.
because i saw some poeple they hide there id address and or they change the ip address so plz i need help to protect or hide ipaddress in mirc to avoid hack attacks i think i m now in right
thanx for that.

Jedi · none Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 26

The networks use a mode(+x) to hide your IP address from other users. Some networks don't use this mode at all, so the only way to hide your IP address there is with a bnc or proxy server.

Bayou-Ru|er · Posted: Sep 24, 2003 5:30am Post subject:

Use a different network which "hides" you IP address, not all networks use mode x, modes vary as far as there purpose, it depends on what server software the network is using. On some networks mode x is for Services Agent for example. Encrypted IP Masking is the best I think because its unresolvable, Its what we use and no mode set is required, its done on connect without any interaction from the client.

Jedi · none Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 26

As ours does too, when a user connects, it automatically sets the user mode to +x to hide the users IP from other users, but ours hides the whole thing, not just part or it Smile

Bayou-Ru|er · Posted: Sep 26, 2003 4:11pm Post subject:

anifinder · none Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 28

Hostmasking is a good thing, in any case, in my opinion. However, I don't really like encrypting the entire hostname. While it seems like a good idea to protect users, I know of many users who like to identify their buddies by their hostmasks. Obfuscating it makes identification more difficult. I also believe it makes it more difficult for channel operators to pick out ban evasions. That's just my two cents.

U · Eleet Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 521 Location: IRC

It depends on the ircd. Most will totally scramble an IP now-but the regular masks usually only get the front part obstructed.

Its a good idea, but keep in mind also that people can still get your IP by requesting a DCC chat with you, and if you reply to it, they will get your IP that way also. The only way to be totally secure is to use a network with masking, and ignoring all DCC's (including chat and sends). DCC will reveal your IP also Smile

The fun part about hostmasking is that it makes it harder to ban people, but most of the ircds will recognise the hostmasked or regular ident and treat both the same.

Horizon · Posted: Nov 03, 2003 2:09am Post subject:

you may want to invest in a shell service which allows BNC clients to be run. This would mask your litteral IP address and seems quite popular with all the "l33t" IRC people these days..

Cheers

LIQUID_NiTrO · none Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 34

Solution that is simple as a pimple:
If the server does not set you +x when you connect do:
//mode $me +x

Here is a test comparison I did using /whois on my server. Before I did the first /whois, I set myself to -x. Then for the second /whois, I set it back. Compare:

TESTicle is w.dresh@127.0.0.1 * Pooper Scooper
TESTicle using irc.sillynet.com SillyNet Server
TESTicle has been idle 8secs, signed on Sat Apr 10 17:16:45
testicle End of /WHOIS list.
-
TESTicle is w.dresh@31BE8EC0.1E011499.4A9AE943.IP * Pooper Scooper
TESTicle is connecting from *@127.0.0.1
TESTicle using irc.sillynet.com SillyNet Server
TESTicle has been idle 15secs, signed on Sat Apr 10 17:16:45
testicle End of /WHOIS list.

Dizzy · Guest

That's what I use, but is it safe enough for normal users (i.e. to loose your trace in the mass of irc and assuming no one is actively trying to search you out for a nice hack before breakfast) ? Plus, I think not all networks support +x, take Efnet for example.

On the same matter, another question. I often see "Cloaked users" around. How do they get that status? Do they use a special script?
Thanks.