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  • Google targets enterprise with Postini acquisition

    Google has announced its intention to acquire Postini for US$625 million. When it completes the acquisition in late 2007, Postini will be a wholly owned subsidiary.

  • Phishers hijack IM accounts

    In a twist on phishing, cybercrooks are hijacking instant-messaging (IM) accounts to lure people to their information-thieving Web sites.

  • Did Microsoft get lucky in Europe?

    The European Commission has refused to sanction Microsoft's release of Vista in Europe, but several members of the European Parliament are relieved that the product apparently wasn't blocked completely.

  • IM worm installs 'safe' Web browser

    A new instant messaging worm installs a rogue Web browser called "Safety Browser" and hijacks the user's Internet Explorer home page, experts have warned.

  • Experts: Microsoft-Yahoo alliance is food for IM worms

    The planned bridge between MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger has one drawback, experts warn: It could act as a conduit for a massive IM worm outbreak.

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    Off-the-record instant messaging enables chatters to confirm identity of other person, leaves no trace of conversation.

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    As the conflict in Iraq wears on, businesses become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. At the Gartner ITxpo, research analysts reported that many companies are failing to secure their infrastructures. Here's a list of top IT security issues corporations and government agencies should consider in developing their plans.

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    Instant messaging offers easy communication but IM can put your network at risk. Here's how to address those risks by embedding a simple chat applet into your intranet.

Reviews (2)

  • IMsecure

    IMsecure is currently the only dedicated security solution for instant messenger (IM) clients, and therefore a must-have for all IM users.

  • Zone Labs branches into IM security

    Security software specialist Zone Labs has bought IMsecure to capitalise on the growing problem of security flaws in instant messaging software, the company announced Tuesday.

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