chat.freenode.net:
- ##crypto
- #re
- #blackhat
- #debian
- #kali-linux
- #linux
- #python
- #r_netsec
- #vulnhub
Useful Security IRC Channels
Offensive Security – #offsec
Cryptography – #crypto
Linux – #linux
Kali Linux – #kali-linux
Basic IRC Commands
/HELP – shows general help or help on the given command.
/LIST – lists all current channels.
/JOIN – to join a channel
/PART – to leave a channel (same as LEAVE)
/QUIT – exits your IRC session, (same as BYE and EXIT)
/NICK – changes your nickname
/AWAY – leaves a message saying you’re away or not paying attention
/WHOIS – displays information about someone
/INVITE – ends an invitation to another user
/KICK – gets rid of someone on a channel
/TOPIC – changes the topic of the channel
/ME – sends anything about you to a channel or QUERY
IRC freenode Registration
Within IRC console, type command – “/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email-address>”
Confirm account registration using command sent in email within IRC console. Typically formatted as – “/msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER <username> <variable>
Authenticate username within IRC console – “/msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password>”