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  • IM worm makes trouble for Reuters

    The Kelvir worm continues to multiply through MSN Messenger, causing problems for the Reuters news agency. Symantec tracked five new variants in 24 hours.  Article | 15 Apr 2005

  • IM/P2P threats surge ahead

    Malicious attacks against IM and P2P programs have surged since the start of the year, a consortium said in a new report.  Article | 06 Apr 2005

  • MSN Messenger users: Fatso, Kelvir not your buddies

    The worms use MSN Messenger to spread. Don't use it in the enterprise? You could still be at risk.  Article | 07 Mar 2005

  • Microsoft issues critical fixes

    The software giant issues critical patches to plug security holes in Internet Explorer, Media Player, MSN Messenger and Microsoft Office.  Article | 08 Feb 2005

  • IM threat service pledges cooperation

    To combat attacks on enterprise networks delivered by rogue instant messages, software companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, AOL and Yahoo have thrown their support behind an IM threat center that promises to work in concert with other security center...  Article | 07 Dec 2004

  • Challenge: IM versus security

    Instant messaging poses many risks to organizations, but there are remedies.  Article | 06 Dec 2004

  • IM adoption slowed by security, compatibility concerns

    Businesses are slow to adopt instant messaging due to a lack of interoperability and security concerns, according to the Yankee Group.  Article | 23 Aug 2004

  • 'Highly critical' flaw in AOL Instant Messenger

    An attacker could use a vulnerability in AIM to take over compromised machines, Secunia said in an advisory.  Article | 09 Aug 2004

  • Companies find they need better IM control

    Instant messaging has become a vital tool for many businesses. But a lack of security and uniformity pose problems.  Article | 03 Jun 2004

  • Instant messaging creates security headaches for enterprises

    Instant messaging entered the enterprise and network environment by the back door, creating special challenges for security managers. Read this piece to see how to corral the technology.  Article | 08 Mar 2004

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