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InternetNews
June 1, 2005
Jim Wagner |
Gpic Worm Hits AIM The Gpic.aol worm is the latest threat to AOL's instant messaging platform, AIM, by targeting users' penchants to blindly click on links supplied by friends.   |
PC World
November 2005
Erik Larkin |
Threat Alert: Instant Messaging Attacks Worms disguised as harmless links or attachments wriggle through chat software. |
InternetNews
December 20, 2005
Jim Wagner |
Santa IM Worm Making a List The IM.GifCom.All worm, which targets the three major instant messaging networks, is spreading its payload to buddy lists. |
The Motley Fool
April 15, 2005
Tim Beyers |
Reuters: Help, IM Under Attack A digital worm wiggles its way into Reuters' instant messaging system. Take precautions to protect yourself from worms like Kelvir. |
InternetNews
April 26, 2005
Tim Gray |
Gabby-A Grinds to a Halt A virus that plagued AOL IM users has been blocked, but experts warn that variants could pop up soon. |
PC World
August 12, 2002
Tom Mainelli |
Symantec Unveils Automated Norton AntiVirus Updated program zaps latest worms, seeks out instant messaging nasties, and doesn't bother you with the details. |
PC World
June 2004
Liane Cassavoy |
Viruses Target IM Virus writers and scammers are now plying their trade via instant messaging. Here are the real threats, and tips on avoiding them, including software solutions. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
Beware the MSN Messenger Bug Attacks on IM programs are on the rise, and although MSN Messenger is not the top instant-messaging software, one research group found that MSN Messenger has been used quite frequently for such IM viruses, as the newest threat shows. |
InternetNews
July 21, 2005
Tim Gray |
Worm Strikes The Wrong Chord It invades AOL's Instant Messenger under cover of Apple's iTunes. |
InternetNews
March 20, 2006
Ed Sutherland |
ScanSafe Intros IM Security Management Instant messaging is a popular way for workers to communicate. It is also gaining popularity as a way for attackers to spread viruses, according to ScanSafe, the latest firm looking to secure enterprise IM. |
InternetNews
August 24, 2005
Tim Gray |
In Any Language, IM Worm a Pain A new "multiple language" smart worm is spreading through Instant Messaging. It is a new variant of the Kelvir instant messaging worm dubbed Kelvir.HI. |
PC Magazine
September 2, 2003
Brett Glass |
IM Security: Don't Get Fooled Instant-messaging clients leave your PC open to attacks. Here's how to close the holes. |
InternetNews
October 5, 2005
Tim Gray |
IM Threats Adding Up IMlogic is warning Internet users that another worm, dubbed IM.Treba.AIM, is again exploiting instant messaging technology to infect machines running Windows. |
InternetNews
July 8, 2005
Tim Gray |
IM Threats Skyrocket Threats targeting instant messaging and P2P networks exploded last month, as reports jumped nearly 400 percent. |
InternetNews
August 25, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Responds to Google Talk Redmond launches new MSN Messenger 7.5 the same day as GoogleTalk is launched. The latest version, which only supports Windows XP users, offers increased audio features. |
InternetNews
December 28, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Virus Tempers MSN Messenger Buzz Those who plan to use MSN Messenger 8 should be careful of sites masquerading as betas. |
InternetNews
August 4, 2005
Tim Gray |
IM Threats Bombard Systems The increase in attacks on instant messaging systems has corporations on guard. |
InternetNews
December 7, 2005
Michael Hall |
Chatty Worm-Bot Coaxes Malware Download A new worm making the rounds on AIM simulates a real person to coax users into accepting its payload. |
PC World
February 24, 2003
Tom Krazit |
Lovgate.C Worm Crawls Across Web Leading antivirus vendors post inoculations for newest pest. |
InternetNews
January 3, 2006
Clint Boulton |
Symantec Sets Sights on IMlogic Security software maker Symantec is offering to acquire IMlogic, the top provider of enterprise instant messaging software. |
InternetNews
November 2, 2005
Tim Gray |
P2P Attacks Up; IM Hits Down Akonix Systems said its research team tracked 22 new attacks on Peer-to-Peer networks in October, a 19 percent increase over September. |
InternetNews
May 26, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Korgo Worm Targets LSASS Flaw The detection of a new network worm is a clear indication that users have still not applied Microsoft's MS04-011 update. |
PC World
April 9, 2002
Tom Mainelli |
Tricky Worm Can Spread via AIM, IRC Low-risk mass-mailed W32.aphex promises porn but delivers inconvenience for buddies... |
PC World
April 26, 2002
Joris Evers |
Klez Worm Continues to Spread Home PC users should be on the lookout for worm and its variants, as reports of new infections increase... |
InternetNews
July 1, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
MSN, Vodafone Entwine IM Systems The content player and carrier will let European users message from phone to PC and back. |
InternetNews
August 9, 2005
Tim Gray |
Security Firm Warns of IM Worm Akonix says Chode-D is moving rapidly over public IM networks and could hijack users' computers. |
PC World
May 28, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
Worms Crawl Toward Instant Messaging IM users should become more security-conscious as IM spreads across devices and invites viruses... |
InternetNews
August 6, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
MSN Goes Web Messaging The software giant's Internet unit takes its instant messaging service to the Web and throws a blog a bone. |
The Motley Fool
June 16, 2005
Tim Beyers |
Hackers Aim for AIM Is instant messaging really that safe? Not so much. The startling lack of IM shielding from major vendors such as Symantec and McAfee has left many users vulnerable. |
InternetNews
April 6, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Report: IM Threats All The Rage The first-quarter report by the IMlogic Threat Center says attack increase will likely continue. |
PC World
May 9, 2002
Brian Sullivan |
'Cute' Trojan Horse Spreading by E-Mail Worm has been rated low risk, but could damage firewall and security programs on infected PCs... |
InternetNews
July 19, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Accounts to Number in The Billions Instant messaging and enterprise instant messaging should continue to grow. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Trillian MSN Module Flaw Warning The cross-platform instant messaging client contains a boundary error vulnerability. |
InternetNews
December 29, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
It's That Time: 'Happy New Year' Worms Once again an e-mail worm with the title 'Happy New Year' is making the rounds. |
Inc.
October 2005
John Fried |
Is Instant Messaging an Instant Menace? IM, e-mail's little brother, isn't just for teenagers anymore. But it causes some problems in a corporate environment. |
InternetNews
October 12, 2005
Jim Wagner |
Yahoo, Microsoft to Link IM Networks Yahoo and Microsoft are linking up their IM networks to allow MSN and Yahoo Messenger users to communicate across the two platforms, creating a global network of more than 275 million strong. |
PC World
December 4, 2002
Paul Roberts |
Klez Worm Was Worst of 2002 The prolific virus was reported more than any other this year, and simple human error likely caused its spread. |
Inc.
June 13, 2002
Anne Stuart |
IM Legal Primer Instant messaging is evolving into a serious business tool -- with serious legal and security risks as well. |
PC World
May 24, 2001
Tom Spring |
Who's Reading Your Instant Messages? Privacy advocates warn of greater vulnerability as popular application migrates to more devices... |
InternetNews
November 19, 2004
Sean Michael Kerner |
New Virus 'Sobers' up The Internet A new worm is wriggling around the Internet. This time it's the latest variant of Sober, which first appeared in October of 2003. |
InternetNews
January 7, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Blaster Worm Still Active; Removal Tool Released Tardy home users with unpatched systems are the main culprits. |
InternetNews
June 13, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
Worm Has a Yen For Yahoo Mail Worm wrigglers have apparently targeted Yahoo's popular Webmail with a new virus. But so far, it's a bust. |
PC World
September 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: How to Spot Virus Hoaxes a Mile Off Bogus warnings can hurt more than real viruses. Here's how to detect them. |
PC World
April 13, 2001
Joel Strauch |
Cross-Platform Blabber With Jabber's Instant Messenger Talk to other instant-messaging users on other systems with JIM... |
PC World
March 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
A Grown-Up's Guide to Instant Messaging Here is an overview of available IM services and software, along with some commonsense advice on how to safeguard your privacy and security while you're using them. |
PC World
April 30, 2001
Joel Strauch |
Swap Instant Messages Outside Your Service Jabber Instant Messenger bridges digital gaps... |
T.H.E. Journal
April 2004
Judith Rajala |
Computer Virus Protection Simply having virus protection software on your institution's computer system doesn't guarantee safety and security. Instead, protection and prevention is a team effort between the users and the anti-virus software. Includes a list of useful websites. |
InternetNews
February 12, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
MyDoom Ends but Open Ports Attracting Mutants Microsoft releases a virus removal tool, but unpatched drone machines are still a major threat. |
InternetNews
September 6, 2005
Jim Wagner |
IMlogic Tackles Zero-Day Chat Threats The Real Time Threat Protection System attempts to block fledgling worms and viruses before they become a problem for network administrators. |
InternetNews
April 7, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
MSN Adds VoIP, Video Calls to Messenger New IM client includes full screen video and pc-to-pc VoIP. |
