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MSN Messenger Tool is an offensive security tool developed in 2008 using Visual Basic.
https://github.com/wmal/msn-messenger-tool

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MSN Messenger Tool is an offensive security tool developed in 2008 using Visual Basic.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/wmal/msn-messenger-tool
Owner: WMAL
License: other
Created: 2024-10-22T11:22:04.000Z (24 days ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-10-27T18:00:40.000Z (19 days ago)
Last Synced: 2024-10-27T21:39:20.070Z (19 days ago)
Topics: messaging, security
Language: Visual Basic 6.0
Homepage: https://www.digi77.com/source-codes/
Size: 275 KB
Stars: 0
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: license.md

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README

# MSN Messenger Tool

## Overview

**MSN Messenger Tool** is an **offensive security tool** developed in **2008** using **Visual Basic**. It was designed to help recover forgotten **MSN Messenger passwords** by attempting all possible passwords from a local database against an imported list of addresses. This project is now retired but is shared for educational purposes to demonstrate password recovery techniques.

> **⚠️ This project is retired. I no longer support or commit any changes to it. It is solely for educational purposes.**

## Features at a Glance

- 🔑 **Password Recovery**: Attempts all possible passwords from a local database to recover forgotten MSN Messenger passwords.
- 📧 **Address List Import**: Works with an imported list of addresses for targeted password recovery attempts.

## Project Components

- **Core Application**: A tool that automates the process of trying potential passwords to recover lost MSN Messenger credentials.

## Impact

- **Simplified Password Recovery**: Provides a practical solution for users who have forgotten their MSN passwords, helping them regain access to their accounts.

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## Why Choose MSN Messenger Tool?

The MSN Messenger Tool automates password recovery for forgotten MSN credentials by:
- 🔄 **Testing all possible passwords** from a local database, removing the need for manual password recovery attempts.
- 📧 **Targeting specific accounts** by importing a list of email addresses, allowing for more focused recovery efforts.

While this project is now retired, it remains a useful example of how to automate password recovery techniques.

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## Usage Disclaimer

This project was created as a **proof of concept** and is shared solely for **educational purposes**. I take no responsibility for any misuse of this tool. Always use responsibly and only in **controlled environments** with the proper authorization.

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## Licensing

MSN Messenger Tool is licensed under the **MIT License** for non-commercial purposes. Credit must be given to me as the original author. For commercial use, please contact me for a commercial license.

For more details, see the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).

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## Contact & Support

For any inquiries or license requests, you can contact me at:

- **Website**: [Digi77](https://www.digi77.com)
- **GitHub**: [WMAL](https://github.com/WMAL)
- **Twitter**: [@warith2020](https://twitter.com/warith2020)
- **LinkedIn**: [Warith Al Maawali](https://www.linkedin.com/in/warith1977)

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