👉 The IRC (Internet Relay Chat) weapon is a type of bot or automated script designed to manipulate chat channels on IRC networks. These weapons can perform various malicious actions, such as flooding channels with spam messages, altering channel metadata to redirect conversations, or even hijacking channel admins. They often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in IRC clients or by using scripts that inject malicious commands. The primary goal of IRC weapons is to disrupt, degrade, or control online communities by creating noise, confusion, or disruption. While some weapons are used maliciously, others are developed for legitimate purposes like testing network security or enhancing chat experiences.
