[K12OSN] OT? Fixing an Open Proxy

[Mark Sarria]

Check this out, hope it helps

http://www.suretecsystems.com/docs/proxy-guide-en/

--mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Schiel" <debbie at redeemer.qld.edu.au>
To: <k12osn at redhat.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 10:11 PM
Subject: [K12OSN] OT? Fixing an Open Proxy


> Hi all,
>
> Now that we have our webserver with static IP available for teachers and 
> the
> rest of the world to see, I've found that 1. Our broadband internet access 
> from
> school has slowed down to dial-up speeds, and 2. Staff are complaining 
> that
> collegues aren't receiving email.
>
> Upon investigation I've found that our IP address is listed on 
> opm.blitzed.org
> and many others which apparently means that some charming people out there 
> are
> using our naive school server as a spam machine!
>
> They say I have to fix my open proxy, and provide information that goes 
> way over
> my head. Can anyone provide a simple HOWTO for fixing an open proxy?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Debbie
> -- 
> http://www.redeemer.qld.edu.au
>
>
>
>
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