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An Analysis of the Skype Peer-to-Peer Internet Telephony Protocol

Skype is a peer-to-peer VoIP client developed by KaZaa. Skype claims that it can work almost seamlessly across NATs and Read more

Apr 26, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > Security > Intrusion - Tampering

Symantec Security Response: Top Five Instant Messaging Security Risks for 2006

Instant Messaging (IM) continues to be the fastest growing communications medium, with an estimated 390 million consumer Read more

Mar 1, 2008

silicon.com > Technology > Networks

Yahoo! blackouts hit IM addicts

'Oh no! Not Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball too!' Read more

Jun 22, 2006

silicon.com > Technology > Networks

MSN-Yahoo! IM love-in could spread worms

Interoperability will increase risks, say experts Read more

Oct 13, 2005

silicon.com > White Papers > Security > Security Administration

FaceTime Delivers IM Security, Productivity for Fortune 100 Communications Company

For one global communications giant, the unprotected use of IM had been causing major security and productivity problems Read more

Jun 16, 2007

silicon.com > Technology > Security

IM worm installs rogue browser

And spreads spyware... Read more

May 23, 2006

Enterprise mobile IM: a service waiting to happen

But has anyone reached that advanced stage yet? Read more

Oct 11, 2003

silicon.com > Special Features > IM

'All New' Yahoo IM client out

Where AOL and MSN go... Read more

Apr 26, 2004

silicon.com > Technology > Networks

Yahoo! bids farewell to enterprise IM

Going back to its consumer roots Read more

Jun 18, 2004

silicon.com > Technology > Networks

Analysis: Enterprise IM a tough sell

Yahoo and AOL rethink strategy after rough starts Read more

Jun 24, 2004