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What are IRC Bots and why am I getting restricted?

April 26, 2017bots IRC

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What are IRC Bots and why am I getting restricted?

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An IRC Bot is an autonomous program that often threatens the integrity of a network. To maintain the security and reliability of DHNet, users found with IRC Bots running on their computers are blocked from connecting to the network. This is not a P2P violation but instead a restriction that lasts until the IRC Bot programs are removed. The UF Computing Help Desk can assist with removing the IRC Bots from the machines. Please note that DHNet@Home locations are not permitted to remove these bots. If you receive an email from DHNet@Home regarding an IRC Bot, it is in your best interest to get this taken care of immediately.