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************************************************************************* * DUP-BLOC.PPE * * A PCBoard 15 Sysop Utility PPE * * version: 1.0 date: 5/9/1994 * * (c) Copyright 1994 A. Segura/Fax~An~Ad Marketing, Inc. * ************************************************************************* Purpose: To improve your BBS SECURITY by performing a Caller-ID (CID) phone number check on the newuser against a file of existing user CallerID numbers to prevent the user from logging on under multiple/duplicate names/records. Used in conjunction with CALLBLOC.PPE ver. 2.5 (or greater) for callbloc's additional error-checking and recall capabilities. Features: 1. Extremely user (Sysop) configurable! 2. Performs limited error and self-integrity checks! 3. Sends messages to designated Sysop for detected callers! 4. Allows security, language and graphics extension text display file! 5. All display and message files are user editable! 6. Can be placed in ANY directory! 7. Built-in Defaults option for increased speed! 8. Allows user-defined modem type! And on, and on, and on........ NOTE: Due to the extensive revision of CALLBLOC version 2.x, VULGARID version 1.x will not function properly with CALLBLOC 2.x. IF you are using or desire to use VULGARID, then you must install VULGARID version 2.x. Additional Requirements: 1. PCBoard version 15.x. 2. Caller-ID capable modem (such as Supra or ZyXEL). 3. Caller-ID service from local phone company. NOTE: You do not need any other external Caller-ID box/device!! Zip File Contents: 1. DUP-BLOC a sample duplicate caller text display file. 2. DUP-BLOC.NUM a sample phone number file. 3. DUP-MSG a sample bad call sysop message text file 4. DUP-BLOC.CFG the configuration file for DUP-BLOC.PPE 5. DUP-BLOC.DOC this file. 6. DUP-BLOC.PPE the subject PPE file. 7. FILE_ID.DIZ a brief BBS text description of this item. Overview: The remainder of this document is structured as follows: 1. Installation Usage - describes how to install the PPE in simple terms. 2. CFG File Function - describes the configuration file. 3. PPE Execution - describes how the PPE runs and functions. 4. CALLER log entries - describes the various entries the PPE will make to the PCB CALLER log. 5. Support Files - briefly describes the various text display and associated support files. 6. Registration - NONE!! FREE!! 7. Updates - describes How/where to obtain updates. 8. Source code - describes how to obtain the source code. 9. Distribution - talks about it. 10. Disclaimer - attorney said I had to have it. 11. Development History - talks about it. 12. Other PPEs - other PPEs I have available. Installation Usage: A. Determine the directory in which you desire to place the PPE and its support files. They may be placed in any directory as long as all the files go there. I suggest making a directory \PCB\PPE\DUP-BLOC and then just unzip DUP-BLOC.ZIP in the DUP-BLOC directory, but again, any directory will work. B. Next, install the PPE in PCBTEXT record #123: Step 1: Go to your \PCB directory and run program MKPCBTXT.EXE, at the file request prompt answer with the path/name to your PCBTEXT file (probably just enter PCBTEXT). Step 2: MKPCBTXT display screen should now appear, Depress F3 key. Step 3: Answer the prompt with: 123 Step 4: The text prompt display will now appear. NOW, edit the field with the path/name of the PPE, such as: !C:\PCB\PPE\DUP-BLOC\DUP-BLOC.PPE. Don't forget the ! character, it is mandatory to cause PCBoard to recognize and execute a PPE. Step 5: Now just save and exit MKPCBTXT. Step 6: Next and Last, go to the direc- tory containing the DUP-BLOC files and edit the configuration file (DUP-BLOC.CFG) to your desire, see the CFG file description below for info. Also, you may edit the other text display files as you desire. C. If your PCBoard modem initialization string does not already have CallerID function turned-on, then that must be done also. The PPE obtains the Caller-ID info directly from PCBoard software, not the modem itself, so, PCBoard software must be set to answer on the 2nd ring and the modem CallerID enable command must be placed in the PCBoard modem Initialization string or similar setup. (i.e. if PCBoard is writing the CallerID info in your CALLER log, then the setup is OK, if it isn't, then you must get PCBoard and CallerID working first). NOTES: a. for Supra modems, add the #CID=1 command to the modem init string. Also, some sysops have reported having to set S110=3 to get 14400baud connections. (To perform this, run PCBSETUP, at Main Menu, select Modem Informa- tion, Modem Setup, Modem Initialization String). b. To set answer on 2nd ring, run PCBSETUP, at Main Menu, select Modem Information, Config- uration Switches, Number of Rings Required: 2. c. To enable PCBoard writing of CID info to CALLER log, run PCBSETUP, at Main Menu, select Configuration Options, Logging Options, Log Connect String to Disk: Y. CFG File Function: The DUP-BLOC.CFG file provides the Sysop with the capability to customize and select options for DUP-BLOC.PPE to perform. Below is a sample of the configuration file and the entry descriptions: CFG file Built-in Defaults ---------------------------- ------------------------------- Line 1 1 1 Line 2 SYSOP SYSOP Line 3 10 10 Line 4 1 1 Line 5 0 1 ---------------------------- ------------------------------- Line 1: String indicating modem type (1, 2 or prefix string) 1=Supra or Practical Peripherals modem, 2=ZyXEL modem, or the phone number actual prefix string for other modem types. For example, Supra CID string is as follows: CID: DATE = 0108 TIME = 0630 NMBR = 7034509456 Therefore, the Supra modem prefix is "NMBR = ". However, the PPE knows this if you just enter a "1". But this example is provided for those that have a different CID string. The CID string can be seen in the PCB CALLER log. Line 2: Addressee (Sysop or Co-Sysop) for Dup call alert message. Line 3: The number of digits in your local CallerID service, usually 10, but someplaces 7 digits. Line 4: The security level to downgrade the offending user to. Line 5: Flag to indicate whether to allow automatic updating of DUP-BLOC.NUM file with number of every newuser to prevent future duplicate logons. (1= enable automatic update, 0= Sysop must make manual entries). If you desire a faster execution (no disk read access slowdown), you can activate the built-in defaults simply by either deleting the DUP-BLOC.CFG file or renaming it to something else, i.e. READ.CFG. NOTE: You must review and edit the CFG file for your system and desires. PPE Execution: 1. The DUP-BLOC.PPE starts execution by displaying the text display message "... Searching Phone Records ...". However, if the DUP-BLOC.NUM file is missing, instead of the previous message, a message "...TELL SYSOP DUP-BLOC.NUM file is missing!" is displayed and the PPE terminates, returning to normal PCBoard user login function. 2. Next, the PPE performs a simple self-check of DUP-BLOC.NUM file to make certain it is a valid file. If the check passes, the text message "..CallerID file integrity passed..." is displayed on the local BBS display only. The check is fairly simple, the first record (entry) in the file must be '1234567890'. So, you must always leave the first line that way. This is just an extra measure to make sure there are no accidental lock-outs due to a corrupted file. If the check fails, a text message "CallerID file integrity FAILED!" is displayed on the local BBS screen, an alarm is sounded at the BBS PC speaker, and the PPE terminates and returns to the normal user login. 3. When the PPE detects a match, an entry is made in the PCB CALLER log file and a message is sent to the Sysop and the user is downgraded to the configured level. 4. When the PPE completes, the message "DUP-BLOC Successfully Completed!" is displayed on the local screen only. CALLER log entries: Listed below are examples of entries that DUP-BLOC can make to the PCB CALLER log: 1. 'No CALLERID info available! (DUP-BLOC.PPE)' - indicates CID data was not read for some reason, perhaps a poor phone line connection or CID command not active for modem or a non-CID capable modem. 2. 'DUP-BLOC.PPE using built-in defaults' - the DUP-BLOC.CFG file does not exist so PPE has switched to built-in defaults. 3. 'Verify proper CID Key for your modem! (DUP-BLOC.PPE)' - CID prefix key selected is not correct or very bad phone line. 4. 'Can't find file DUP-BLOC.NUM! (DUP-BLOC.PPE)' 5. 'CallerID file integrity FAILED! (DUP-BLOC.PPE)' - The first line entry in file DUP-BLOC.NUM is bad. 6. 'DUP-BOY called again! Check Log..(DUP-BLOC.PPE) - indicates a match was found. Support Files: 1. You must create two files (samples already made in the zip). One file named 'DUP-BLOC.NUM' which contains the known bad phone numbers to block, one number per line, followed by a remark line. The number line format is '2024307269' (only the actual number!--or, whatever the format of your caller-id service number string). See the example file, it is fairly simple. The first entry in the file is an integrity check, as described in PPE Execution, paragraph #2 above, so do not edit this line. Make sure there are NO blank lines, includ- ing a last line, in the file. The second file is called 'DUP-BLOC' (again, an example file is provided). This file is the text display file to be shown to the offender. Obviously, it can be edited to your preference. PCB text file extensions for Language, Security and Graphics are recognized. 2. DUP-MSG is the text incorporated into the message to the Sysop when a bad caller match is detected. Edit it as desired. Registration: NONE!! There is no registration fee. Basic use of the PPE is FREE!!! However, if you feel compelled that my work is worth compensation, I will accept all offers. Thank You! Also, if you would like to provide suggestions for improvement to the PPE, bug reports, or just a note of thanks or hello, please forward those as well. See below for my mailing address and BBS number. Additionally, I frequently browse the RIME Sysop and PCBoard conferences, although contacting me there is not as reliable because sometimes I get too busy to call. Updates: The latest version of the PPE program can be obtained from my BBS: SBG Online! BBS (703) 450-9456. If you have any comments or suggestions for improvement, you can leave them there also. The file will be found in directory #1 as a FREE/NOTIME file. The BBS runs PCBoard 15 at 14400v42bis. Source If you desire a diskette containing the PPL source code so Code: you can modify it for your own use, the cost is $15 US. I accept cash, money order, VISA or Mastercard. You can place an order online on the BBS (703) 450-9456 or by mail at: A. Segura, P.O. Box 1089, Sterling, VA, 20167-1089. EXTRA, EXTRA!! In addition to the DUP-BLOC source, you will also receive source to a "Last TEN Caller" and "Running Log Caller" bulletin generators that I have developed as well. As another option, for $25, you can subscribe to the PPE conference on my BBS. The conference will always contain the latest version of the source code for CALLBLOC, DUP-BLOC, CALLERID, VULGARID and several other PPEs for immediate downloading. The subscription period lasts one year. We also have the latest version of the PIER Shareware CDROM always online. You can even subscribe online with your VISA/MC via (S)cript Questionaire #2 for immediate access. Distribution: You may freely distribute this complete package only in an unmodified form. No remuneration may be collected or charged for this work by anyone other than the below noticed individual/company except for that cost incurred in actual electronic media production (i.e. diskette or CDROM). In other words, it can be placed on BBSs, shareware CDROMS, etc. but I/my company reserves the right of copyright and remuneration for the actual work. The source code MAY NOT be distributed by anyone other than the below listed company. Disclaimer: The user agrees when utilizing this package that he does so at his own risk with no guarantees, implied or otherwise, as to the functional performance or liability of the package. Development History: ver. date remarks ---- -------- --------------------------------------- 1.0 05/09/94 Initial release. *************************************************************************** * (c) Copyright 1993 A. Segura/Fax~An~Ad Marketing, Inc. * *************************************************************************** Other PPEs: ******************************************************************** * Look for these other fine utilities at a BBS near you * ******************************************************************** AUTOSUBS.PPE run as a script questionnaire, allows online credit card subscriptions to BBS (VISA/MC), completes log entries and sends alert message to SysOp. (for PCBoard 15) ALLCALL.PPE generates a text display bulletin, complete with PCB color codes, of all the callers to the board. ALLSTAT.PPE generates a text display bulletin, complete with PCB color codes, of statistics of all the callers to the board. BULLCHK.PPE performs automated tracking of bulletins read by the user and performs a user upgrade when all sysop selected bulletins have been read. CALLERID.PPE performs basic callerid identification, logs info in file log and user records if desired, and will also display desired text screens to users--must have callerid capable modem. Several SysOp config- uable options. (for PCBoard 15) CALLBLOC.PPE performs a call blocking function before the user can log on based upon a SysOp defined listing of undesirable phone numbers--must have callerid capable modem. Even sends the SysOp an alert message. (for PCBoard 15) DUP-BLOC.PPE Blocks current users from signing-on with duplicate records--uses CallerID info. Should be used with CALLBLOC.PPE for complete blocking system. MAKEBLTN.EXE Top callers, cities, down/uploaders bulletin generator PADLOADS.EXE Automated uploads directory padder--makes your BBS look more active with more daily uploads. REPORT.EXE Program generates reports of CallerID info, user record phone numbers, common passwords and several other goodies to aid Sysop in identifying abusive or questionable users. VULGAR.PPE performs a vulgar word/phrase check on user names and city entries based on a file of names defined by SysOp, and performed before complete newuser login. (for PCBoard 15) VULGARID.PPE same program as VULGAR.PPE except it automatically passes the callerid info to CALLBLOC.PPE program for future lock-outs. (must have both programs and a modem that supports callerid) (for PCBoard 15) NOTE: VULGARID ver. 1.x only works with CALLBLOC ver. 1.x. VULGARID ver. 2.x only works with CALLBLOC ver. 2.x. *************************************************************************** * (c) Copyright 1993 A. Segura/Fax~An~Ad Marketing, Inc. * ***************************************************************************