Computersicherheit –
Instant Messaging Security
Instant Messaging Security Instant Messaging programs allow you to communicate with friends and workmates in real time. Examples of popular programs are: Yahoo Messenger, Microsoft Messenger, AIM, Skype, and QQ. When using an Instant Messaging program, you should follow these security rules to stay safe ... - Do not open documents (of any type) from people you don’t know.
- Do not reply to messages from people you don’t know.
- Do not run programs sent to you from people you don’t know. Preferably don’t even run programs sent to you from people you do know.
- Do not send private information about yourself, your friends, or your company using an Instant Messaging program (see Email Security for examples of private information). Reasoning: Most Instant Messaging programs send messages across the Internet in unencrypted form, which means that the messages can be read by ISPs and governments while travelling across the Internet.
- If you use Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, or AIM, seriously consider installing instant messaging encryption software such as Secway’s Simp Lite or Simp Pro.
- Make sure your Instant Messaging account has a strong password (see Password Security).
- Avoid using IM programs of dubious origin such as QQ.
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| Copyright © 2009 Andrew White | Created: 12 Aug 2009 | | Page authored by Andrew White | Updated: 21 Dec 2010 |
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