Instant Messaging Network Analysis and Reconstruction (YMSG and YMSG)

The goal of this Bachelor's thesis is analysis and reconstruction of network communication using YMSG and ICQ protocols. This paper contains detail description and message structure of these two protocols. Subsequently creation of experimental tool is discussed and used for reconstruction of YMSG communication. Results show that output of this tool is correct with reference to YMSG protocol. Thesis also outlines MS Network Monitor and introduces specialized NPL parsers for YMSG and ICQ