Instant messaging (IM) has become a very popular medium for communicating over the Internet. With so many available services like MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger, it is no wonder why so many people are flocking to use the free software. Don’t think that it’s just teenagers and their friends using IM services either. Hackers and other would-be computer intruders are now using IM as a way to put viruses, worms, spyware, and other types of malicious software on your computer. In fact, IM is catching up to e-mail as one of the main sources of malicious computer … Continue reading →