mIRC SSL hack

 
  - SSL CAPABLE MIRC -  

  PREREQUISITES:  

 1. You'll need v 6.14 at least of mIRC and above
 2. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)
 3. Also (not required) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable   Package (x86)
 4. Install Win32 OpenSSL v0.9.8j Light - or a higher version. I haven't  tried v1.0.0 yet, but it should work just fine. If it doesn't post in mewbies forum and I'll upload v0.9.8j that I use.

 INSTALL:
  1. Copy from C:\WINDOWS\system32\ `libeay32.dll' & `ssleay32.dll' to your  mIRC installed directory. If you use FlashFXP those files might be in there as well.  If you don't have those or they don't work for you, HERE are my dll files that work purfect.  
  2. Open mIRC. On the menu select: Tools\Options\Connect\Options - you  should now see a working `SSL...' button. If not close mIRC, copy the 2 dll files to your C:\WINDOWS\system\ dir as well then restart mIRC.  You will now see a working SSL button.
  3. Test it: Enter this into your server window:  
   /server irc.link-net.org:+7000  
  `+' preceding the port number is telling mIRC to connect with SSL  
  You'll be prompted to confirm the SSL Certificate; it's working :)  
  Save that cert if you don't want to have that prompt every time.  

 NOTES:  

 1. link-net supports IP mangling (your IP hidden from public): Once  connected enter: /mode +h  
  Or to have it automatically done: mIRC press Alt+r, select remote tab,  
 File/New and paste this: on 1:CONNECT: { mode $me +h }