Microsoft plans to release in December new software designed to secure instant messaging and other communications within big companies.
Security attacks over instant-messaging networks became more prevalent in 2005, according to a new study.
Researchers have reported a vulnerability in the Trillian instant messaging (IM) application, adding to the rapid development of IM-related security threats.
Microsoft confirmed on Thursday that it has suspended the beta release of MSN Messenger 7.0 because of a potential security hole affecting one of the program's features.
A worm that first disguised itself as an e-mail from computer vendors now attempts to trick MSN Messenger users into executing malicious files.
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