‘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 malware, SPIM and protocol update system, which automatically pushes updates to customers and blocks worms and viruses in real-time at the network perimeter, to ward off attackers.’

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