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June 2004
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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.   |
PC World
August 28, 2001
Tom Spring |
First Look at Microsoft IE 6.0 Microsoft's updated browser eats cookies and sings a slightly new tune by adopting open standards... |
InternetNews
January 2, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
MSN Messenger Worm Making Rounds Jitux.A worm uses the popular IM network to spread itself. |
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. |
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 World
July 19, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
Is IM a Sieve for Corporate Secrets? Businesses find instant messaging both help and headache, when security concerns surface. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Trillian MSN Module Flaw Warning The cross-platform instant messaging client contains a boundary error vulnerability. |
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... |
PC World
June 13, 2001
Tom Spring |
First Look at Netscape 6.1 Netscape goes bug hunting: New rev offers minor new features but adds stability... |
PC World
November 2005
Erik Larkin |
Threat Alert: Instant Messaging Attacks Worms disguised as harmless links or attachments wriggle through chat software. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Yahoo! Says No to Trillian The Internet bellwether Yahoo! is blocking third-party instant messaging clients like Trillian from its network. According to Yahoo!, the reason for the move is to head spim, the instant messenger equivalent to spam, off at the pass. |
PC World
October 22, 2001
Tom Spring |
Yahoo Funks Up Messaging Instant Messenger gets noisy, colorful update featuring animated themes... |
PC Magazine
September 15, 2003 |
Mass IM One billion messages here, one billion there, and soon you're a broadcaster. That's the thinking behind a new enterprise messaging service designed to turn instant messaging into instant broadcasting. |
InternetNews
February 17, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
Apple Users: Beware of Leopard Links A new Mac OS X worm is slithering around the Internet, apparently trying to capitalize on users' curiosity about the upcoming 10.5 "Leopard" operating system. |
D-Lib
October 2006 |
Take Care in the Digital World How many users consider what they may be surrendering in the way of privacy for the conveniences afforded by new online services? |
InternetNews
October 5, 2005
Clint Boulton |
IDC: IM Use is Booming in Business A research firm says the enterprise instant messaging market will more than double by 2009. |
InternetNews
February 10, 2010 |
Microsoft Live Messenger Tops 300M Users Worldwide use continues to grow for the software giant's venerable instant messaging platform. So what's the problem? |
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 2003 |
News In Brief A few words about product activation, surfing at work, bargain PCs, and other topics. |
PC World
August 23, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
The World's Worst Viruses Check out our list of nasty computer viruses -- and find out how to save your PC from infection. |
InternetNews
November 7, 2007 |
Microsoft Rolls Out Web Services Linked to Windows Windows Live is the Microsoft's attempt to connect its software dominance with the Internet. |
InternetNews
November 10, 2005
Tim Gray |
IM Use Is Surging, Says (IM Provider) AOL The popularity of instant messaging continued to grow this year, as many Americans embraced the technology both for personal and business purposes, according to a new survey. |
InternetNews
May 7, 2010
Larry Barrett |
Messenger Worm Preys On Users' Trust Hackers took advantage of a security gap in Yahoo Messenger and a bevy of Windows operating systems to spread malware through the instant messaging client. |
Salon.com
August 21, 2001
Damien Cave |
The trouble with Hotmail Microsoft can't seem to get its free e-mail act together. So what does that mean for the company's plans for total Net domination? |
PC World
September 2002
Andrew Brandt |
Klez: The Virus That Won't Die Already the most prolific virus ever, Klez continues to wreak havoc. |
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... |
PC World
May 2004 |
News in Brief Virus writers at war... Distribution of 321 Studios' DVD X Copy halted... Adding background noise to cell calls... Microsoft may update Windows XP... A $1999 digital picture frame... SanDisk's new TransFlash storage format... |
InternetNews
July 21, 2005
Tim Gray |
Worm Strikes The Wrong Chord It invades AOL's Instant Messenger under cover of Apple's iTunes. |
InternetNews
October 30, 2007 |
Yahoo Adds More Media to IM Yahoo said on Tuesday it is adding media-playing features, large file transfers, new languages and other tools to its instant messaging service. |
PC World
July 2, 2002
Andrew Brandt |
Klez: The Virus That Won't Die? Brace yourself for another round: A variant of the resilient worm is wriggling alive this week. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
AIM's New Outlook AOL ties its popular instant messenger product to Microsoft's Outlook Express. Time Warner investors who track the AOL unit's fortunes might hope that it has more up its sleeve to further integrate its products in a way to give its products more pull with Internet users. |
PC World
May 30, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
Instant Messaging Etiquette Follow our ten tips for proper IM manners... |
InternetNews
March 23, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Security Under The Gun Users of the multi-protocol Trillian instant messaging client may be at risk from a security flaw. |
InternetNews
May 7, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Has IM Innovation Peaked? Lots of buzz in the public instant messaging space but there's still an empty feeling inside my buddy list. |
PC World
October 2001
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Security Scares With Microsoft Outlook Plug the Outlook security hole, note the return of SirCam, get Palm OS update... |
PC World
October 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
XP's Extras Windows XP continues a longtime Microsoft tradition: Beef up the new operating system with features once available only via third-party apps. But as usual, you get what you pay for... |
PC World
June 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Block Spam for Free in the Mail App of Your Choice Use top-notch, no-cost tools to combat garbage e-mail in Outlook/Outlook Express...Thunderbird/Mozilla Mail... Eudora 6.2... Opera 7.54... Download of the Month: Trillian Basic 3... |
PC Magazine
September 2, 2003
Dennis Fisher |
Sobig is Back Yet another variant of the persistent and malleable Sobig worm is on the loose. |
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... |
PC World
July 26, 2001
Frank Thorsberg |
Sircam Worm: Crawling Fast but Easily Crushed Curiosity could kill your computer, but quick deletion will spare your files and your correspondents... |
AFP eWire
January 10, 2005 |
Instant Messaging: The Next Online Donation Tool? Even though you're probably not maximizing the potential of email with donors, are you recognizing that IM and mobile text messaging is rapidly catching up to email in usage? |
