ChatX scans all connecting users to make sure they are not connecting from exploited hosts, such as open proxies, trojans etc. Users connecting from these hosts are responsible for the vast majority of the spam on ChatX, which is annoying and potentially dangerous. You will receive the following notice when connecting: *** Notice -- This server runs an open proxy monitor to prevent abuse. *** Notice -- If you see connections on various ports from [scanner host] *** Notice -- please disregard them, as they are the monitor in action. *** Notice -- For more information please visit http://abuse.chatx.net/proxy/ By remaining connected to ChatX you are giving tacit authorization for ChatX to scan your computer to ensure it is not exploited. If you do not wished to be scanned, you are free to disconnect. ChatX currently scans the following ports: - 23 (wingate) - 1080 (socks) - 80 (http proxy, mini-oblivion virus) - 81 (http proxy) - 3128 (squid [http] proxy) - 8080 (http proxy) - 8081 (http proxy) If you have any questions, please email kline[at]chatx[dot]net