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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.   |
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
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. |
InternetNews
August 4, 2005
Tim Gray |
IM Threats Bombard Systems The increase in attacks on instant messaging systems has corporations on guard. |
PC World
November 2005
Erik Larkin |
Threat Alert: Instant Messaging Attacks Worms disguised as harmless links or attachments wriggle through chat software. |
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
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
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
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. |
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. |
PC Magazine
February 3, 2004
Leon Erlanger |
IM and P2P Security The explosion of IM and P2P in the workplace can be a security nightmare. Here's how to keep your network--and your company--safe. |
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. |
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. |
Wall Street & Technology
March 21, 2006
Cory Levine |
IM: Real-Time Problems With Wall Street increasingly utilizing instant messaging (IM), financial firms must take the appropriate measures to ensure compliance with SEC rules 17a-3 and 17a-4, as well as individual NYSE and NASD mandates governing electronic communications. |
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
January 2, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
MSN Messenger Worm Making Rounds Jitux.A worm uses the popular IM network to spread itself. |
InternetNews
December 7, 2004
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Threat Center Formed A consortium creates the center to inform and educate IM users about threats. |
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
October 15, 2004
Sean Michael Kerner |
Enterprising the Instant Message Research looks at the use of public Instant Messaging during the workday over those implemented by corporations. |
CIO
November 1, 2002
John Edwards |
Sending a Message Instant messaging software goes corporate. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Market Chat: From Text to VoIP A panel of IM vendors talks about security, Google's entrance into the space and the future of Instant messaging. |
Entrepreneur
January 2003
Mark Henricks |
Instant Mess Grab the spackle. Instant messaging is the latest crack in your business's security. |
InternetNews
July 19, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Accounts to Number in The Billions Instant messaging and enterprise instant messaging should continue to grow. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2005
Tim Beyers |
Would You Pay for Safe IM? Security holes in instant messaging may yield profits in unexpected places. |
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
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. |
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. |
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 10, 2005
Jim Wagner |
CipherTrust Launches IronIM CipherTrust is taking its e-mail filtering expertise to the instant messaging arena with the announcement of CipherTrust IronIM. |
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. |
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
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 Magazine
February 1, 2006
Cade Metz |
The Sorry State of Security Time to face facts: when it comes to our online safety woes, everybody is to blame. |
New Architect
March 2003
Joseph C. Panettieri |
Instant Payback Despite standards concerns, corporations look to unlock the value in instant messaging |
Information Today
February 2001
Marshall Breeding |
A Prescription for Computer Health We finished the year with little to no damage to our computer systems. Read on to learn more about how to develop a successful strategy for computing in an increasingly dangerous world... |
PC Magazine
September 15, 2004
Neil J. Rubenking |
Norton vs. McAfee: Top Antivirus Apps Square Off The best antivirus apps distinguish themselves by adding features outside the ordinary, features that give them additional power against attack by viruses, worms, or Trojans. |
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. |
InternetNews
September 29, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
IM Attacks on The Rise New IM attacks are more stealthful than before so you might not even know you've been hit. |
Wall Street & Technology
January 5, 2005
David Tan |
Combating Blended Threats Security experts agree that blended threats will continue to grow in frequency, complexity and severity. |
Entrepreneur
May 2009
Francine Kizner |
The New Era of IM Instant messaging has come a long way since the days of in-network AIM chatting. |
PC World
September 18, 2001
Frank Thorsberg |
Multi-Fanged Worm Starts Global Attack New mass-mailing worm starts sophisticated attack on PCs and servers worldwide... |
PC World
February 13, 2002
Michael Gowan |
Beware of Vicious Valentine Viruses Virus-writers love to target the holidays, so here's what to watch for in electronic greetings... |
Bank Technology News
December 2002
Mark Bruno |
Taming the Wild Frontiers of Instant Messaging A technology initially meant for teenagers, instant messaging is sweeping the financial world so fast it's become difficult to control. Hip to a hot new communication tool, financial executives are intent on benefitting from its power firmwide. |
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
March 27, 2008
Judy Mottl |
Mobile Device Threats on The Way Experts say it's only a matter of time until hackers and virus makers turn their attention to mobile tools -- and enterprises are unprepared. |
The Motley Fool
March 2, 2004
Mark Mahorney |
IM Convergence Heats Up Instant messaging is quickly becoming a profitable information hub. |
InternetNews
September 2, 2004
Roy Mark |
Study: Workers Find IM a Mixed Blessing As workplace instant messaging use increases, most find it a positive, although concerns linger. |
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. |
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. |
PC World
May 30, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
Instant Messaging Etiquette Follow our ten tips for proper IM manners... |
