this has been an issue for sometime, but generally its freenode that does it more than others. Today I'm using v6.33, windows vista through a linksys WRT310N. I've tested my system for viruses, proxy checks, and spyware - with no results. My only guess is that my router has been opened up for certain services (like webpage, ssh, ftp, and irc use [ident/dcc]). I've gotten two messages today:

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[17:38] * Connecting to irc.freenode.net (6667)
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[17:38] Local host: HTPC (**myip**)
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[17:38] -irc.freenode.net- *** Looking up your hostname...
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[17:38] -irc.freenode.net- *** Checking ident
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[17:38] -irc.freenode.net- *** No identd (auth) response
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[17:38] -irc.freenode.net- *** Found your hostname
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[17:38] -grisham.freenode.net- *** Banned: Open Proxy found on your IP **myip** Please contact proxyscan@freenode.net with questions. (2009/02/26 21.36)
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[17:38] Closing Link: 127.0.0.1 (Banned)
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[17:38] * Disconnected
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[17:38] * Connect cancelled



and this message:

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[17:33] -py-bopm- Rizon will do a passive scan of your IP address to check for open proxies.
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[17:33] -py-bopm- If you do not consent to this scan, disconnect now. These scans are harmless and
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[17:33] -py-bopm- will originate from proxyscan.rizon.net (65.23.155.92). For more information see #help.
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[17:33] [py-ctcp VERSION]
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[17:33] -Global- [Logon News - Feb 05 2009] Bored and want to meet some weird people? Check out #Chat and have a good time.
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[17:33] -Global- [Random News - Dec 21 2006] Did you know? Rizon now offers SSL IRC connections! All servers support SSL on ports 6697 and 9999. Questions on SSL? Need help setting it up? Join #SSL
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[17:33] Local host: CPE002129932877-CM0011ae91a686.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com (**myip**)
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[17:33] -ChanServ- [#comic-scans] Welcome to #comic-scans - Come to Rizon to check out our newest Venture! !rizon | Our DC++ Hub! !cs.hub and
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You are banned from this server- Temporary K-line 4320 min. - [G][py-dnsbl] Blacklisted IP. Visit http://dnsbl.rizon.net/lookup.php?ip=**myip** for more information. (Akill ID: 587FS0ZTP0) (2009/2/26 16.35)
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[17:33] Closing Link: Rizon-F8D97A75.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com (Connection closed)
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[17:33] * Disconnected




I have no other software or issues on the pc. ATM I've been able to de-ban my rizon connection... But I'm at a loss what else I can do to stop this crap. I've used other systems (laptop/htc and a linux nas) and operating systems (linux/windows/osx) but same.. Which is why i'm guessing is config or router. Can anybody help or suggest a link to troubleshoot this properly?

Please help,
Geo

Last edited by freeballer; 26/02/09 09:51 PM.