Google Buzz Gets Second Privacy Revamp
In a second major update, Google's week-old social service gets another makeover in response to user concerns over privacy.
Media Spotlight Scatters a Botnet Host
ISPs spring into action after a mainstream publication fingers a U.S. Web hosting company for its role in the global spam and malware epidemic.
Validian, Sony Team on Fingerprint-Secured IM
Biometric authentication meets encrypted, USB keychain-based enterprise instant messaging.
Enterprise Gateways Weigh in on IM Spam
UPDATE: FaceTime launches 'challenge-response' for IM. Is it too aggressive?
Yahoo! Clamps Down on IM Security, Mulls Upgrades
The IM giant temporarily knocks off unauthorized third-party users and patches a vulnerability, while exploring new add-ons to its client.
Microsoft Responds to Latest IM Worm
Following the latest public instant messaging security woe, Redmond cautions continued vigilance.
Yahoo! Faces Messenger Flaw
The public IM giant issues a patch to correct a potential ActiveX vulnerability.
Instant Technologies Moves Into IM Security
The firm acquires Principle's IMtegrity -- and prepares to go head-to-head with established players in enterprise instant messaging logging.
AOL, Microsoft Kill the Messenger
NetBIOS continues to pose spam and virus threats -- prompting the two giants to both adopt new policies.
Report: IM Viruses on the Rise
A new study from Symantec highlights the need for instant messaging security solutions in the enterprise.
Zone Labs Zeroes in on IM Security
The company offers an instant messaging gateway for small businesses, and plans an enterprise offering as part of its Integrity offerings.
Microsoft Takes Security Steps with Messenger
After a series of embarrassing Windows vulnerabilities, Redmond moves to safeguard its consumer instant messaging clients -- spotlighting one of the chief risks associated with free, public IM.
Secure IM on a Keychain
A look at Validian's enterprise instant messaging system, which hinges on authentication tied into a USB fob.
Bringing Secure Video IM to the Browser
A look at Userplane's encrypted, Flash-based multimedia instant messaging client.
Viruses Learn How to IM
The dark side of instant messaging bots.
IMlogic, Vayusphere Move into Security
New offerings add content filtering and LDAP-based user privileges provisioning.
Enterprise IM Spurs Privacy Concerns
The growing interest in enterprise-level instant messaging systems means good things for vendors -- but also has serious ramifications for workplace privacy.
SparkLIST Questions Highlight Web Security Woes
As the company and its customers investigate how spammers may have gotten e-mail addresses, mailers continue wrangling with larger issues.
- Are Macs immune to malware?
- Can BYOD risk be managed?
- Which web browser is the most secure?
- How do I protect my Android phone?
- What are the top Android security risks?
- How do I secure my wireless network?
- How do I protect my iOS device?
- What are the top iPhone security apps?
- Are public Wi-Fi hotspots safe?
