Is it possible to be doxxed solely on your VHost alone?
reddit / irc

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[deleted] · 2020-03-23 02:45

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leshoop · 2020-03-23 04:21

a vhost isn't a real hostmask, it's user generated so no one will see
your actual host/ip. it's made to replace your real host/ip with a
fake one of your choosing. no one should be able to get your real info
when they /whois you unless they have privileges like ircops etc.

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damiankw · 2020-03-23 06:54

It's possible, depends what, who and where.

The virtual host is usually generated by hashing your real host/ip
address with a predefined key, which is configured by the irc
operators to make it secure.

Of course, if someone on the network gained access to one of the ircd
configuration files and found those keys, they would more than likely
be able to decode your host.

Larger networks you probably won't find this happening, as they have
more resources and ability to hide, smaller ones you might find it
more common.

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callmejeremy · 2020-03-23 16:51

It is if your vhost is my.name.is.FirstName.MiddleName.LastName.com

Won't fall for that one 5 times

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acidhax · 2020-03-23 17:44

Well, your vhost will be based on a real hostname, so if its
registered under your name...