see where swf file is sending score to

[mad_pc_man]

Hi,
I have an swf file that I would like to see the url it submits a score to. Does anybody know of a program that could "watch" ALL traffic in and out. Also, is it even possible to check where an SWF file sends a score to. Is it "embedded or anything weird like that, like their server sends it rather than me???
Cheers,
mad_pc_man

[klingens]

A network sniffer can: http://www.wireshark.org/

It will be sent by your PC to a server, most probably webserver, meaning to port 80 or (less likely) port 443

[aaa]

I use Ethereal. Eventually you will see your computer make a connection out and you will see the url and the data it's sending.

[klingens]

Ethereal was renamed to wireshark (yes the new name is stupid)

[Captain Newbie]

Ethereal was renamed to wireshark (yes the new name is stupid)
<3 lawsuits, don't you?

Ethereal/Wireshark et al are your best bet. Set it up to capture on your internet-facing interface and play your game. If it's phoning home, Ethereal will let you know.

[four4875]

wow, when was ethereal renamed? i didnt even know that lol. guess its time for me to update my software?

i'd close all other open browsers, and just open the swf's url in a browser, and close all other apps that will be acessing the network, so you have less traffic to sift through.

[TempliNocturnus]

Hmm, you might be able to find out what you want by saving the swf to your computer and use a flash decompiler, such as SoThink SWF Decompiler and read through the scripts. You can prolly find out where exactly it sends traffic to and more.