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CyberArmy.net Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
''Welcome to CyberArmy.net's general questions and answers section. Updates to these questions and answers will occur to reflect the latest changes in policy, regulation and general goings-on within the community. These questions and answers have come from community members such as yourselves, and we hope you find them helpful and informative. Additionally, please let us know if you encounter any problems, or have any suggestions. To send comments and opinions (constructive), please use the Feedback form --using the word 'FAQ' in the subject field. If you can't find the answers to the questions you seek, please check the CyberArmy.net Wiki. If you still can't find an answer to your question, feel free to use the Help Forum or join #help on irc.cyberarmy.net port 6667, or 6697 (SSL).'' Frequently Asked Questions by Category:
The Community
[Q] What is CyberArmy.net? [A] CyberArmy.net is a long standing community originally formed around a decade ago, consisting of a large body of hacktivists of all ages and nationalities. It has gone through several cycles of change over that decade, with an overhaul of its Mission Statement to reflect the change of times on the Internet and the community progress and interests as a whole. In present day we exist as a community of computer and Internet enthusiasts, with brigades and projects in various arenas. Educational, security and privacy projects, as well as public relations and support networks for both ourselves and the Internet community at large. Additionally, we maintain a large IRC network, which connects to many other networks via the JANUS project - giving us an even wider range of community from serious programmers with scientific minds, to those who just enjoy hanging around for chat. We have the SERED war-game hacker challenges, that seem to boggle even the most talented hackers. The aim of SERED is to teach you how to look outside the box and gain hacker skills in order to progress to the next stage. SERED comes with its own special symbol, alongside the CyberArmy.net ranking system. Unlike Zebulun, you do not progress through rank once you've gotten past a stage, but you do attain recognition via other means of symbolism --and should you complete the entire set of challenges, there are status rewards at the end of it. We still have our ranking system, although the way you achieve rank is very much different to what it was. Rank is earned via your continued contributions to CyberArmy.net community as a whole, and require a lot of hard work and determination to progress. We are an ever growing and diverse community, and if you hold any interest in any computer related subject, chances are we will have something here to pique said interest. [Q] Who runs it? [A] CyberArmy.net has a Commander in Chief and their respective executive officers and staff. A list of current staff and executive officers can be found here. Staff and executive officers have various roles ranging from general site management, technical maintenance and brigade/project management. The Community is also managed by the respective Brigade and Sub-Group C/O's and X/O's. [Q] What does the Tr behind my name mean? [A] This is an abbreviation of your CyberArmy.net rank. Details of our ranking system can be found here, with full explanation. Rank is awarded to those who work hard for CyberArmy.net, and not for things such as post count or how many friends you've made here, for example. The rank you attain depends on your ability to work with the community, and comes with responsibility. It is also worth mentioning that the higher ranks are time dependent, as in you have to be a well served and trustworthy member to achieve them. Since these are harder to attain, you are also more likely to be given privileges alongside them. [Q] Can/will you teach me how to hack? [A] Please Read: How To Ask Questions The Smart Way [Q] Why did I get banned? [A] You were probably a very naughty person in some way. Shame on you! Reasons for site wide banning vary in both reason and length of time. They are also very personal, and therefore you should enquire via the Contact Form. Please note that bans are not issued lightly. If you were banned, it is likely because you broke the community rules in some way, either singularly, or persistently. The depth of which you broke said rules will be reflected in the length of time on the ban issued. The Site [Q] How do I use feedback? [A] The feedback form can be found on the navigation bar at the top of each page, or you can follow this link. The form can be used to submit comments, suggestions, and (constructive) criticism. You can submit feedback both anonymously and personally. If your feedback is of a sensitive nature, you may utilise the listed email address on the page. There are several feedback agents, so someone will respond to you fairly quickly. [Q] How do I edit my profile/skill set/forum signature? [A] The facilities to edit these things are on your "profile" page. This is located here. On the right hand side of the page is a list of user options which you can use to access each of the above. The page sections collapse and expand as required, and are easy to use. Additionally, you can also edit your public and private email addresses, your login options, your away status, your public PGP key, your password, and your public plan. [Q] Where do I ask for general help? [A] If you require general assistance, you can visit the help and support forum which can be found here. Please note that this forum is for CyberArmy.net related help and support only. Feedback and bug reports are to be sent in via the feedback form. [Q] What are the Greek letters all about? [A] The Greek letters you see alongside member's user names are an indication of their progression through CyberArmy.net's hacker challenges, SERED. The symbols range from Alpha to Epsilon, with Alpha being the first challenge and Epsilon being the last. [Q] What is cMs and how do I use it? [A] cMs stands for "CyberArmy Messaging System." It's our internal email system, and is the way we communicate with each other onsite. It's very easy to use with a simple interface, utilizing BBcode. There is no WYSIWYG editor available, but an explanation of BB code can be found here. You can compose, forward, download and sticky messages, and send to multiple recipients at the same time. Multiple recipients are separated by a semi colon (;), with no space in between. A detailed wiki page currently exists HERE and HERE, explaining how Our Messaging system works. [Q] What is the wiki? [A] The wiki is the CyberArmy.net information base. The information in it ranges from how it all started, who currently administers the site to things like how you can donate, and how to use our IRC server. The wiki tree can be found here. The wiki is maintained by CA-Services and Projects as well as the highest ranking Officers of The CyberArmy. [Q] What is DINAH? [A] DINAH is the code name given to the backend mod_perl code that CyberArmy.net is built on. Whilst members of the project are restricted to a select few members of CyberArmy.net, the project itself is open source. This means that anyone can contribute to its code. The DINAH source-code download is available via SVN. You can also view the code in your browser. When you visit CyberArmy.net's SVN, you will be prompted to authenticate yourself by using your CyberArmy.net user name and password. To submit modifications, you will need to send a cMs to a member of the DINAH project, with the title "DINAH Modification", outlining in your message which files are to be modified, which lines have changed, what the modification does, along with a link to a textual copy of your modification. [Q] What is the /files section? [A] The files section houses all the imaging for CyberArmy.net, banners and the like. We also have a gallery in there, where members may upload personal mugshots for everyone to see. (View at your own peril!) It is located here. Please note that anything you upload is subject to staff approval, and may take a day or so to be authorized. This depends largely on staff availability. You will receive a cMs once your image has been either accepted, or rejected. Brigades [Q] What exactly are Brigades? [A] Brigades are the top level groups we use to categorize our work here, provide structure and maintain membership. You may find sub Brigades and projects attached to each top level Brigade. [Q] How do I know which one to join? [A] Your skill set, interests and how you'd like to progress within CyberArmy.net will determine which Brigade you are assigned to. You can make this decision yourself, or under the guidance of a Recruitment Guidance Project mentor. [Q] Why can't I join more than one Brigade? [A] You are only allowed to be in one Brigade at a time, for a variety of reasons. These include but are not limited to, classified project sensitivity, pro activity, executive preference and personal ability to participate in an exceptional manner, as opposed to an average one. Projects [Q] How do CyberArmy.net Projects work? [A] Projects are attached to top level Brigades, or sub Brigades. They will reflect the main Brigades set of ideals and conduct. They enable people to work specifically to a set goal, as opposed to a general arena within a top level Brigade. Each project has a leader, and an administrator, who direct its members with tasks and updates accordingly. Projects can be classified, internal or public; and may or may not be assigned a forum. Additionally they can be time sensitive or ongoing, depending on the scope of the project. [Q] I have this really cool idea for a project, who should I speak to? [A] Once you have written up an idea for a project (an outline and scope along with a goal is required), try to decide which Brigade would be best suited for it. If you think it isn't Brigade suited, but community suited, you may approach an executive officer of CyberArmy.net with your proposition, for consideration. Specific Brigade related project ideas are to be taken to the top level Brigade C/O of which you believe it should be assigned. Challenges [Q] What is SERED? [A] SERED is CyberArmy.net's present day hacker war-game challenge. SERED comes with recognition, but unlike Zebulun does not increase your rank within the community. Instead through the five strong set of challenges, you are awarded a Greek symbol for each challenge beaten, ranging from Alpha to Epsilon. Each challenge grows exponentially harder with progression, and comes with privileges the further you get. SERED itself is themed on the Bourne series of films, and may seem quite familiar in style if you're a fan. However do not be fooled, as many have assumed that watching the films will give you assistance --the only assistance you will garner here is from the SERED uplink and your own determination. Cheating is EXPRESSLY forbidden and will result in a ban from the game itself, for you and whomever else was involved. You will find no clues from Google and the like, and people have torn their hair out over less. Do not assume that past hacker skills will mean you can burn your way through this set of challenges. With nothing clear from the outset, you will most likely find yourself exasperated but more determined than ever to beat them. [Q] What happened to Zebulun? [A] CyberArmy.net outgrew Zebulun, and therefore ceased to host it. Zebulun is remembered fondly by many of the long time members, and continues to be a source of inspiration for many. [Q] Why did I get banned from SERED? [A] If you've been banned from SERED, it means you were caught cheating, or were attempting to do so. The Forums [Q] Why do you have so many forums? [A] CyberArmy.net covers a wide variety of technical subjects, as well as general community discussion. We also house individual brigade forums, as well as project forums for those members who have joined specific areas, and finally forums for SERED. If you're a high activity member, the number of forums visible to you may be quite high. Some areas have higher levels of activity than others, and some may be motionless for longer periods of time. Either way, you have plenty to read! [Q] Why do some people have colored names on the forums? [A] When people join a Brigade, top level or otherwise, they are assigned the color of that Brigade. A person can be identified as belonging to a Brigade each time they post, as their name will appear in the color of their Brigade. [Q] Someone deleted my post(s). Why? [A] If your post(s) were deleted, chances are they were in violation of our rules. We have a relaxed view here, but certain behavior is not allowed. In any case, you may contact our chief moderator Halley, or a staff member to find out why your post(s) were removed. If you choose to do so, please conduct yourself in a constructive manner --otherwise you will likely be ignored. Persistent trolling or bad behavior will result in temporary, or permanent bans if you continue on such a path. The Library [Q] What is the Library? [A] The Library is CyberArmy.net's knowledge base. Over the years, our members have contributed member written content in an effort to further both our community, and the Internet community's education. Anyone can provide content for the Library, provided it fits the Academy's written criteria. The Library is maintained and edited by the Academy. It holds a wide variety of categories and sub-categories ranging from CyberArmy.net history, to technical tutorials to foreign language translations. CAIRC [Q] What is CAIRC and how do I connect to it? [A] CAIRC is how we refer to our IRC server. Other than cMs, it is the main method of communication for many of our members, and is also host to our official brigade channels. It's simple to use, and there is a member written tutorial for it here. Official CyberArmy Channels:
Presently, the official brigade channels are:
There are many other sub channels, and personal member channels. If you wish to view a full list of channels when you're connected to IRC, you may do so by typing "/list" (without the "), and hitting enter.
Donations [Q] How can I donate to CyberArmy.net? [A] It costs $60 USD per month to host CyberArmy.net. Many of our members over the years have kindly donated to the site to keep it alive. If you find you wish to donate your hard earned cash, you can do so by visiting this page. Donations are made via easily via PayPal?. You will be given the chance to opt in or out of the list of donors on acceptance of your contribution. All donations are very much appreciated and gratefully received, and CyberArmy.net thanks you for your generosity. [Q] Are there any rewards for donations/donating? [A] Aside from giving back to the community in a positive way above and beyond the extent of your work on a project, the only benefit of donating to CyberArmy.net is knowing that you are helping to improve one of the most progressive, self-regulated sites within the entire domain of the Internet. In its improvement, CyberArmy.net grows stronger not only in number, but also in knowledge, strength, and tutelage. |
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