Net::OpenProxyLookup version 0.03 ================================= This module queries the major Open Proxy DNS Blocklists, including Sorbs, Easynet, NJABL, DSBL, and Blitzed. Open Proxies are servers that allow hackers to mask their true IP address. Some of these blocklists also contain hosts that have been known to send spam. This module distinguishes the results between Open Proxy and Spam/Open Relay servers. This module can be used to block or flag Internet connections coming from Open Proxy or Spam servers. Why would you want to do this? Hackers often use Open Proxy servers to hide their true IP address when doing "bad" stuff. This includes using purchasing stuff with stolen credit cards, and getting around IP Address based restrictions INSTALLATION To install this module type the following: perl Makefile.PL make make test make install EXAMPLE A sample script is included in example/proxylookup.pl DEPENDENCIES This module requires these other modules and libraries: L COPYRIGHT AND LICENCE Copyright (C) 2003 MaxMind LLC Send any correspondence to: support@maxmind.com This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself.