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