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Desktop Client Security
A saved desktop-client entry may contain your BNC password.
Protect the computer and client profile accordingly.
Recommended precautions
Screenshots
Before posting a screenshot, check for:
Client scripts and add-ons
Third-party scripts can read client windows, commands or saved settings.
Do not install a script simply because another IRC user sends it to you.
Eggy BNC support cannot verify every third-party desktop-client add-on.
Suspected compromise
If you believe your password was exposed:
A saved desktop-client entry may contain your BNC password.
Protect the computer and client profile accordingly.
Recommended precautions
- Use a strong operating-system login password.
- Lock the computer when unattended.
- Keep the IRC client updated.
- Download clients only from their official source.
- Avoid untrusted scripts, themes and add-ons.
- Do not share exported client configurations.
- Review logs before uploading them publicly.
- Sign out of shared or public computers.
Screenshots
Before posting a screenshot, check for:
- Saved passwords.
- Complete connection commands.
- Email addresses.
- IP addresses.
- Private messages.
- Session information.
Client scripts and add-ons
Third-party scripts can read client windows, commands or saved settings.
Do not install a script simply because another IRC user sends it to you.
Eggy BNC support cannot verify every third-party desktop-client add-on.
Suspected compromise
If you believe your password was exposed:
- Secure your registered email account.
- Change the Eggy BNC password through the website.
- Update every saved desktop client.
- Review dashboard network and account settings.
- Contact Account Support if unauthorised changes appear.