09 November 2005
Instant Messaging Applications Face Increased Security Threats
The number of threats being targeted towards instant messaging applications has soared in the past year.
08 November 2005
Another Free Internet Telephony Service Hits the Market
Telecommunications service provider, Yak Communications Inc. has made a deal with CounterPath Solutions, a premier provider of VoIP, SIP, and Instant Messaging services, allowing Yak to release a powerful new voice and video-enabled peer-to-peer VoIP network.
26 October 2005
Skype Security Flaws Discovered
Skype has just issued security patches for two critical bugs involving their popular internet telephony software. The recently discovered bugs would have made it possible for hackers to run hostile code on computers running vulnerable versions of Skype.
12 October 2005
Yahoo and Microsoft Create Instant Messaging Partnership
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Microsoft and Yahoo, both dominant players in the instant communication industry, are preparing to link together their free instant messaging services to take on market leader AOL, and industry newcomer, Google.
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