ShadowIMSniffer

ShadowIMSniffer is a lightweight Windows application built specifically for helping you capture and log conversations from instant messaging applications, such as ICQ, MSN, AOL, and Yahoo! Messenger, provided that the computers are within the same LAN.

It boasts a clean and straightforward interface that gives users the possibility to configure the process with just a few clicks.

ShadowIMSniffer allows you to select the network adapter, and start or stop the capturing process.

What’s more, you can export data to SQL database or save it to HTML file format, view the intercepted messages directly from the primary panel, and configure SQL settings.

Other important features worth mentioning are represented by the possibility to select the saving directory, pick the capturing mode (all packets or only ICQ packets), apply filters by IP address, port, or protocol, as well as create an exclusion list.

There aren’t many configuration settings to tinker with, and for this reason even less experienced uses can set up the sniffing process with minimum effort.

During our testing we have noticed that ShadowIMSniffer carries out a task very quickly and without errors throughout the entire process. It manages to remain light on the system performance, so it doesn’t hamper computer performance, nor interfere with other programs’ functionality.

To sum it up, ShadowIMSniffer offers an intuitive layout and handy parameters for helping you capture instant messaging conversations. It can be easily configured and installed by all types of users, regardless of their computer skills.