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How to lock down instant messaging in the enterprise
The popularity of instant messaging programs in the enterprise creates a huge problem for companies concerned about data leakage and Web-based malware. In this tip, application security expert Michael Cobb offers several strategies enterprises can us... Tip
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Social networking website threats manageable with good enterprise policy
Social networking sites may worry employers because of privacy concerns or loss of productivity, but some of the sites -- unbeknownst to their owners or creators -- harbor dangerous malware that can take down a network. Michael Cobb reviews the risks... Tip
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New AIM Trojan steals financial data
A new variant of Download.ject is threatening AIM users, opening backdoors and stealing financial data. Article
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Messaging techniques spawn new security policies
Gartner IT Security Summit: As people use a growing variety of messaging programs in the workplace, companies are being forced to create new policies to minimize crossover threats. Article
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AOL closes AIM attack vector, but risks remain
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5 closes a recently reported attack vector, but one researcher warns that AOL has yet to address the core problem. Article
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Researcher says AIM still vulnerable, AOL insists it's fixed
Contrary to previous reports, AOL Instant Messenger is still open to attack, a researcher claims. But AOL says it addressed the researcher's finds with a more permanent fix. Article
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Serious security flaw in AOL Instant Messenger
Researchers at Core Security say attackers could run malware on targeted computers by exploiting a flaw in the widely-used AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) application. Article
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Security flaws found in AOL, Yahoo IM programs
Attackers could exploit security flaws in popular instant messaging programs from AOL and Yahoo to upload malicious files on targeted computers. Article
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Flaw found in MSN Messenger
Attackers could exploit a flaw in MSN Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, according to Danish vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia. Article
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AOL, Yahoo, Trillian IM applications under threat
Vulnerability researchers say attackers could exploit flaws in AOL Instant Messenger, Trillian and Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code or cause a denial of service. Article
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