lifestages on IRC

[omicron () PES EDU (Omicron N)]

hi
        I was on IRC ( on Win 2000) when i received a mesg window asking
for permission to transfer the file LIFE_STAGES.TXT, I naturally said
no. But when i saw the message in the Server connection window, the name
was LIFE_STAGES.SHS. Now the threat from a virus/worm remains remote if
the user is alert. But what i want to know is if it is possible to fool
the user into clicking the wrong button and making him execute the file.

        Is it possible to spoof the ip address given by the irc client to
the IRC server ? Actually, i'm new to IRC and don't know anything about
this.  This "offer" of file happened twice , so i've started using irc on
linux only. Also What can i do to track the guy who was doing me this
"favor" ?

Cheers
Cheedu

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