MSN Messenger has released a new beta version 7.5 and the Messenger Blog shares some first impressions:
‘The MSN Messenger 7.5 BETA program started not too long ago (at around 4AM GMT), and I must say.. “wow”. I’m completely blown away by it. MSN Messenger has had quite a revamp, and looks so much sleeker. The […]
The Radicati Group’s latest study, “Messaging and Collaboration Corporate Survey, 2005-2006″ finds that many organizations are still struggling with instant messaging spam. Despite several years of aggressive anti-spam product development, many companies are still not satisfied with their anti-spam solutions. Of the top four messaging priorities reported by companies (spam, spyware, email archiving and viruses), […]
‘America Online plans to launch a broad program to encourage external developers to create applications for the company’s AIM instant messaging platform, an AOL executive said Monday.
The new program has been tailored for a new AIM version called Triton, which AOL began testing in April and which is based on a new architecture that is […]
‘According to a survey from vendor Akonix, 73 percent of IT managers control the use of instant messaging (IM) by employees. Moreover, only about half of managers monitor what actually goes out over IM on their networks.
That’s important because it shows how IM is still largely ungoverned, especially in comparison to e-mail. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations […]
‘Trend Micro Inc. is extending its E-mail security coverage to instant messaging, with IM Security for Microsoft Office Live Communication Server, new versions of its ScanMail E-mail security product for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino, and an upgrade to its Portal Protect for Microsoft’s SharePoint collaboration platform.
Trend Micro’s security product for Microsoft’s Live Communication Server […]
‘Threats targeting instant messaging and P2P networks exploded last month, as reports jumped nearly 400 percent, according to security firm Akonix.
The second-quarter increase, the largest hike since Akonix has been recording threats, saw hackers launching 53 new assaults, prompting the Akonix Security Center to issue 23 security policy updates.
The firm said it used its IM […]
‘“The level of threat is nowhere as great as its going to be in the future,” David Ferris, president, Ferris Research, said. “Organizations should be coming up with a strategy and defenses now. They need multi-level antivirus control, firewall control and they should team up with value-added vendors to provide greater security on IM.”
A status […]
A study released by instant messaging (IM) security vendor, IMlogic, reported that hackers and virus writers are recognizing and exploiting the opportunites presented by IM-based attacks, the numbers of which have risen sharply over the last two quarters.
The number of IM attacks such as viruses, worms, and phishing scams had increased from 20 for all […]
‘Plaxo said Wednesday it has inked a deal with AOL to power the address books in AOL’s instant messaging and email services.
The financial terms weren’t disclosed, but the deal gives the Mountain View, California, online directory company a chance to expand its user base by tens of millions overnight. “This changes the network,” said Ben […]