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RSS attack imHackers learn to attack networks with IM
News Hart said: "The bot could send itself to 10,000 addresses, which could then attack one IP address. This means that 'denial-of-service attack' has taken on a whole new meaning. If instructed, the nmap bot... [12 Oct 2004]
Reuters shuts down IM system after Kelvir attack
News The London-based international media company decided to take its Reuters Messaging IM system completely offline after noticing the attack on its network earlier on Thursday, a Reuters representative said. [15 Apr 2005]
IM photos compromise networks
News Hart said any company using IM that allows JPEGs was open to attack: "The majority of times, desktop computers are the last to be secured by big corporations. Security experts are warning users that... [20 Oct 2004]
Next-generation Skype Trojan hits web
News The attack is similar to threats that target instant-messaging applications. The attack is similar to one reported in February but it has been adapted with files hosted at different locations and a new... [26 Mar 2007]
Viruses and spam won't halt IM use
News According to Ambwani, there are currently 115 viruses in the wild which exploit IM as part of a blended, or "multi-modal" attack. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, believes virus... [17 Nov 2004]
Messaging Security: Understanding and Protecting Your Infrastructure
White Paper Increasingly this capability is under attack from malware, spyware, and spam. The presenter provides insight on the importance of messaging today; what the threats are and how they are evolving; running a stable and... [26 Jun 2008]
Microsoft Executive Circle Webcast: Instant Message = Instant Threat: Using Sybari's Antigen to Protect Microsoft LCS Users From IM Viruses and SPIM - Level 100
White Paper Although instant messaging gives employees access to real-time communication, it also means that companies now have employees exchanging information and files both inside and outside of the company network, leaving their network open to... [16 Jun 2006]
Nato: Cyber terrorism 'as dangerous as missile attack'
News Nato's cyber defence chief has warned that computer-based terrorism poses the same threat to national security as a missile attack. Suleyman Anil, head of Nato Computer Incident Response Capability Co-ordination Centre,... [07 Mar 2008]
CPS hack attack guidelines: 'Confused'
News The CMA amendments criminalise the production, distribution and use of software for malicious attack. I is for IM Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more. A is for Antivirus B is... [04 Jan 2008]
Mobiles to come under attack from 'bad guys'
News So it's not unreasonable to suspect that that's going to be the next attack vector, particularly as we depend more and more on mobile devices. I is for IM Speaking to silicon.com at Infosec 2008 in... [24 Apr 2008]
Microsoft warns of ActiveX attack targetting Access
News Sisk said: "While the attack appears to be targeted, and not widespread, we are monitoring the issue and are working with our MSRA [Microsoft Security Response Alliance] partners to help protect customers. [08 Jul 2008]
AIM worm chats with intended victims
News We will see one or two instances of an attack, there will be a refinement and then there will be an outbreak. A new worm that targets users of AOL Instant Messenger is believed to be the first that actually chats with... [07 Dec 2005]
VoIP threats to watch out for
Comment The bulk of VoIP calls currently being made are still not properly secured and this is leaving businesses open to attack. For instance, security company Core Security Technologies discovered a vulnerability in the... [09 Mar 2007]
"Highly critical" Mac OS X kernel hole unearthed
News A security researcher has published attack code for an unpatched flaw in Mac OS X. In the blog, LMH said people can prevent an attack by "changing the Preferences and deactivating the functionality for... [22 Nov 2006]
Cyber-extortion on the rise - but targets the 'fringe'
News Schneier wrote in a blog post that the security company he founded, Counterpane, has seen proof of attack capability followed by extortion demands - but said the attacks he had seen had not been against power companies. [24 Jan 2008]
