FXP Board
Encyclopedia
An FXP board is an internet forum
composed of members which distribute access to FTP
servers or "pubstro
s". These forums are used to provide access to servers usually containing warez
. FXP boards generally differ from other forums by having a very selective membership, typically opening public registration for a limited time and then closing until further notice.
There are several types of members of FXP boards, each with their own job:
Most fxp boards have a time limit on the release time before the release can be posted as a "race". If the release is complete and posted after the pre limit it should be posted as a normal fill in a mirror section. If it is still posted in the race area is will be nuked and moved to the appropriate section.
FXP boards are the main reason for lots of activity on FTP servers, as the links are posted on multiple boards. Leechers soon exploit the servers, sometimes causing a huge slow-down due to consumed bandwidth.
Internet forum
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composed of members which distribute access to FTP
File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. FTP is built on a client-server architecture and utilizes separate control and data connections between the client and server...
servers or "pubstro
Pubstro
A pubstro is a computer that has been cracked into, and had an FTP server installed. This FTP server is used to facilitate the transferring and spreading of warez, or copyrighted software....
s". These forums are used to provide access to servers usually containing warez
Warez
Warez refers primarily to copyrighted works distributed without fees or royalties, and may be traded, in general violation of copyright law. The term generally refers to unauthorized releases by organized groups, as opposed to file sharing between friends or large groups of people with similar...
. FXP boards generally differ from other forums by having a very selective membership, typically opening public registration for a limited time and then closing until further notice.
There are several types of members of FXP boards, each with their own job:
- Scanners scan IPIP addressAn Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing...
ranges for vulnerable computers with a fast internet connection. Once a vulnerable system has been found, the information is passed on to the rest of the board and subsequently the "hackers".
- Hackers gain access to and install an FTP server on the systems the scanners have found using different tools depending on the vulnerability.
- Fillers add WarezWarezWarez refers primarily to copyrighted works distributed without fees or royalties, and may be traded, in general violation of copyright law. The term generally refers to unauthorized releases by organized groups, as opposed to file sharing between friends or large groups of people with similar...
to the FTP server, transferring files via FXP from other sources to the newly compromised servers once the "hackers" have posted the admin details for the FTP servers.
Most fxp boards have a time limit on the release time before the release can be posted as a "race". If the release is complete and posted after the pre limit it should be posted as a normal fill in a mirror section. If it is still posted in the race area is will be nuked and moved to the appropriate section.
FXP boards are the main reason for lots of activity on FTP servers, as the links are posted on multiple boards. Leechers soon exploit the servers, sometimes causing a huge slow-down due to consumed bandwidth.