DEFCON & Levels Information

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OperServ's DEFCON & Levels Information

IRC4Fun's Services have a network protection feature to combat wide-spread and heavy attacks. This feature (DEFCON) is seldom used, as staff can usually handle abuse with more appropriate means.

LevelResulting Measures
5Normal — No restrictions or enhanced security measures.
4Escalating — No Nickname Registrations or Memos may be sent.
3Defensive — No Channel/Nickname Registrations or Memos. Channels set to +MR (Only identified users may talk or join).
2Urgent — Services silently ignore all non-IRC operators. No registrations or memos. Channels set to +MR.
1Lockdown — Connecting users are AKILLed for 5 minutes. Services ignore non-operators. No registrations or memos. Channels set to +MR.

Important Notes

  • Channel modes set by OperServ will be unset when DEFCON returns to level 5
  • DEFCON should always be used as a last resort
  • If you enable DEFCON, you are responsible for monitoring and adjusting levels. Do NOT set a level and walk away.
  • DEFCON AKILLs from Level 1 expire after 5 minutes
  • DEFCON deactivates automatically after 15 minutes if not adjusted