# irctraffic **Explanation** The irctraffic NDM is a network event that scans network traffic for IRC chat messages, IRC server connections, and IRC file transfers. If it detects any of these activities, it triggers an alert. This is a port based detection and may not necessarily be IRC traffic, it may just be ephemeral to ephemeral traffic that is occurring on the network. **What to Look For** If you receive an alert for the irctraffic NDM, you should examine network traffic for any IRC chat messages, IRC server connections, or IRC file transfers. It is important to investigate these activities thoroughly to determine if they are legitimate or malicious. Additionally, you should be aware that this is a port based detection and could be triggered by other types of traffic, not just IRC. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fusion.vectra.ai/detection-models/library/operational-governance/irctraffic.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.