IRC is a tool/channel to exchange messages, just like mailing lists, web forums, instant messengers and etc. If there's no IRC, hackers or who has the same ideas would also find other channels to found groups, as you joined the Full-Disclosure mailing list. :P
On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:40:26 -0500, Danny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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? > > 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? > > ...D > > _______________________________________________ > Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. > Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html > _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
