how could someone get your IP via AIM ? when file transfer is initiated

[ZL1]

Hi


guys I got a question, how could someone get your IP via AIM when they start a file transfer ? I know its file transfer related because thats when a direct connection between 2 computers happens, but I wonder how does the guy on the other end gets the IP
a friend of mine just did it and now hes acting all cool like it was some big deal (he started a file transfer then closed it, maybe its in there ? )

please let me know


Thank you
Dan

 

[Nothinman]

netstat

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: Nothinman
netstat

really ? that simple ?

wow


Thanks

 

[Nothinman]

Well you have to have a bit of a clue to figure out which one is the right one, but it's not really difficult.

 

[DannyBoy]

Im curious, is this the same for MSN Messenger?

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: DannyBoy
Im curious, is this the same for MSN Messenger?

probably (98%), this is mostly related to the file transfer
to send a file he has to connect directly to your pc which means his pc has to have your IP



D

 

[crisp82]

Any direct connection between 2 computers over IP can be tracked using Netstat. Very easy to do.

Will work on all messaging clients as long as a file is being sent.