1. Chat applications and IRC Presented by Tyler Maciolek

2. Introduction Chat Rooms Software based such as AOL Web based Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

3. Basics of Chat Applications Client/Server Users identified by screen names Moderation

4. Chat Rooms Software based Hosted by a specific service Only accessible through that service’s software Web-based Stand alone for a website Front-end for an IRC channel

5. Demonstration AOL Web

6. Internet Relay Chat Dedicated Servers Servers grouped by network Connect with IRC Client software Ability to chat directly and bypass the server (DCC)

7. Demonstration Signing onto IRC

8. Logging Chat IRC Client Logs

9. Logging Chat (continued) IRC Server Logs Screenshots

10. Alternative Logs Obtaining logs from Channel / IRC Ops / Bots Packet Sniffing Word of caution: IRC Proxy and Bouncers

11. Legal Issues Obtaining evidence after the fact Authentication Finding information about screennames and channels Service Provider Involvement Responsibilities and technical possibilities