Chat applications
and IRC
Presented by
Tyler Maciolek
Introduction
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Chat Rooms
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Software based such as AOL
Web based
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
Basics of Chat Applications
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Client/Server
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Users identified by screen names
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Moderation
Chat Rooms
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Software based
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Hosted by a specific service
Only accessible through that service’s software
Web-based
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Stand alone for a website
Front-end for an IRC channel
Demonstration
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AOL
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Web
Internet Relay Chat
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Dedicated Servers
Servers grouped by network
Connect with IRC Client software
Ability to chat directly and bypass the
server (DCC)
Demonstration
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Signing onto IRC
Logging Chat
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IRC Client Logs
Logging Chat (continued)
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IRC Server Logs
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Screenshots
Alternative Logs
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Obtaining logs from Channel / IRC Ops /
Bots
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Packet Sniffing
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Word of caution: IRC Proxy and Bouncers
Legal Issues
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Obtaining evidence after the fact
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Authentication
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Finding information about screennames and
channels
Service Provider Involvement
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Responsibilities and technical possibilities