mIRC 'insecure proxy'?

[Vinncent]

Something happened over the weekend while I was gone and have no clue whats going on. Whenever I've tried to connect to mIRC now, I get this message.


*** Autokilled [#0071f4] for 1 hours. [:An open proxy was found on your host. In order to prevent abuse, your host cannot connect. Please visit njabl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.cgi?query=67.38.18.30 for more information.]
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Closing Link: Vinncent[adsl-67-38-18-30.dsl.sfldmi.ameritech.net] (K-lined)


Not that I know what any of this means or anything. I already went to that site and requested they unban me again. The problem is... this isn't the first time its happened (Although it does seem to clear up by itself). It's getting pretty annoying. If anyone knows what this message means, and how to fix my computer from 'insecure proxys' or the like, it would be greatly appreciated.

This usually happens whenever I leave for the weekend. Of course I always turn the internet off, and usually shut off my computer, but something happens anyway... somehow... I guess.

[Unforgiven]

I have a little background history on IRC proxys. It would seem you're using a proxy that is insecure. Meaning it is not password protected and anyone on the internet could use to bounce the connection. I'm assuming this is something you're aware of. If you set it up you should already know how to change it. It can be done in options or /firewall ON . You can use that to change it to a secure one. If not then it may be possible you have a backdoor trojan that opened up a port on your system for other people to bounce. IRC servers scan for opened ports on connect, usually they can find infected machines and kill them before they connect. They also try to connect to that port and if it isnt stopped by a password login you will also be disconnected. I would suggest installing a firewall and maybe some antivirus programs if you hav'nt already. If the problem continues then I would contact the sorcery.net staff and perhaps your ISP.

[Saer]

Along with what Unforgiven has stated, try connecting without using a proxy/firewall. Also, I"ll go into #Sorcery and ask them about it.

[Vinncent]

*MESSAGE EDIT*

Nevermind. I downloaded some firewall that took care of it.