Facebook Chat Draws Enterprise Attention By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published May 19, 2008
Facebook's Chat application brings IM to the popular social networking site along with scrutiny from enterprise users considering the security implications.
IMWatch: Baidu Announces Major IM Push in China By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published March 11, 2008
Baidu Hi targets China's $668 million IM market. Also: Tokiva offers another IM-to-VoIP bridge, Wimba goes after the education market, PSP gamers get a new voice chat app, KGB Messenger Spy offers IM monitoring for business, and more.
IM Security: The Botnet Connection By Paul Rubens -
Security Article Published March 5, 2008
Yes, security companies love to hype threats. In the case of instant messaging, not a lot of hype is required.
IM Watch: Ejabberd Notches a New Release By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published February 26, 2008
Open source XMPP server ejabberd arrives after more than 18 months of development. Plus: Will IM be baked into Thunderbird 3? AT&T and Palm team on mobile communicator, OZ visits Denmark, St. Bernard launches a hybrid IM security offering, and more.
Secure Your IM Conversations With Encryption By Michael Hall -
Security Article Published February 21, 2008
As more and more information passes over instant messaging, it becomes more and more important to mind who can listen in. Encryption choices for instant messaging range from simple to complex.
IM Watch: Digsby Merges IM, Mail and Social Networks By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published February 12, 2008
Digsby's new multi-network IM client also provides one-stop access to e-mail and social networking. Plus: Poynt brings local search to AIM users, Google looks to slide Apps under the door, Akonix releases L7 Enterprise v7.0, and more.
IM Watch: New Tools for Sametime, Office Communications By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published January 31, 2008
Permessa releases tools for leading IM platforms, CatalystWeb launches Web-based apps, SpeakLike talks instant language translation, FriendVox launches IM client for Facebook, IM security news and more.
IM Watch: New AIM Shows What You're Typing in Real-Time By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published January 15, 2008
AIM 6.8 Beta build lets you and the person you're chatting with see what's being typed as it's being typed. Plus: Fring adds Yahoo and AIM support, VTech cordless phone offers IM and IV, FaceTime and Akonix track attacks, and more.
Security Vendor Spots IE and Gmail Holes By Sean Michael Kerner -
Security Article Published December 18, 2007
Cenzic says Google and Microsoft aren't taking reported vulnerabilities seriously.
IM Watch: Zipit Revamps Wireless IM Device By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published December 4, 2007
The newest Wi-Fi enabled IM device from Zipit offers a portal for parents. Also: Jabber picks up a win with Me.dium, Google Talk's gadget goes multi-lingual, Akonix adds Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 support, and end-of-the-year reports galore from IM security companies.
IM Watch: In for a Malware Storm in 2008? By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published November 20, 2007
Security researchers warn us to brace for a wormy, spammy 2008 in IM. Also: AOL, Miranda & MSN push out new clients, Packeteer targets IM traffic, and mobile IM gets attention at the GSM Mobile Asia Congress.
IM Watch: IM Extends Its Social Reach By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published November 6, 2007
Sigaba gives its Secure Messaging suite a collection of new security features, Yahoo! Messenger Beta offers integration with properties like flickr and Yahoo! Maps, Meebo unleashes an API, T-Mobile bucks traditional productivity marketing and more.
IM Watch: Vendors Line Up to Support UC By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published October 23, 2007
More than 50 partners announce products and services for Microsoft Unified Communications, Jabber's MomentIM 5.2.1 supports multiple IM clients, Skype adds its voice to MySpaceIM, Akonix unveils L7 Enterprise v6.2 and much more IM news.
IM Prominent in "Greynets" Report By Andy Patrizio -
Security Article Published October 22, 2007
Employees love it, IT managers dread the security implications, but putting the IM genie back in the bottle may be like trying to repeal the laws of gravity.
IM Watch: Social Networks Expand Presence of IM By Vangie Beal -
Security Article Published October 9, 2007
Bebo and AIM strike a deal, Buddystumbler aids in buddy discovery, AIM bumps to 6.5, Sprint and Palm nod to mobile IM, McAfee addresses IM security and more.
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