of requesting a "virtual host" (or "vhost"), to be displayed in the hostmask to allow further anonymity. Some IRC networks, such as Libera Chat or Freenode...

connection source, as well as providing the opportunity for "vhosts" or "virtual hosts". The use of a vhost does not conceal the connection any better but merely...

variety of IRC topics. HostServ, a host service bot, is used to allow general users to register a vhost so that their real IP address on IRC is hidden...

Control Infrastructure using Behavioral Profilers and Bot Informants". vhosts.eecs.umich.edu. "DISCLOSURE: Detecting Botnet Command and Control Servers...

and Griffen the FBI agent shared the same BNC the.yankees-suck.net. The vhost resolves to Hurricane Electric, which is the location of the two Fed topsites:...