About this host
This server (abuse-contact.seclab.jp / 13.193.34.18) is operated by the Network Security Lab at Waseda University for academic research. If you see requests from this IP address in your logs, they are part of the research described below.
What we are studying
We are studying how the search features of messaging applications work: what information becomes discoverable through them, and how search results are presented. For this study, automated crawlers send requests through this server.
How we conduct the research
- We use only publicly available features and never bypass authentication or access controls.
- We rate-limit our requests so that they do not burden the services we study.
- We do not exploit vulnerabilities, send messages to users, or post content.
- Collected data is used solely for research purposes and handled securely.
Questions and opt-out requests
If you would like traffic from this server to stop, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. We will respond promptly and exclude your systems from future requests.
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