I have problems with 2 different if statements that use metacharacters. 
if (/(abuse\@.* )/)
 {
  $abuse_email = ${1};
 }

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The data line it's reading looks like this, 
    remarks:  Please report all problems to abuse@xxxxx.xxx for probes
+, port scans etc.

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print($abuse_email) shows that it contains abuse@xxxxx.xxx for probes, port scans etc. The xxxxx.xxx can be any size, and any characters How do I change the if statement so I only get the abuse@xxxxx.xxx string? Problem 2. 
If (/(Net-.??-.??-.??-0-1)/)
 {
  $net_block = ${1};
 }

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The data is (Net-xxx-xxx-xxx-0-1) Each xxx group will all ways by 1 to 3 digits long and different combinations every time. When matched I want $net_block just to hold Net-xxx-xxx-xxx-0-1 What is the correct syntax? Thanks

In reply to Help with Metacharacters syntax by JJB

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