This white paper is a good read on how to manage and prevent your IT systems from becoming an IM attack statistic. But you'll need to register on the site first. This paper provides a concise look into how an IM attack works to compromise Instant Messaging systems and spread havoc throughout public networks in a matter of minutes. With IM Worms and other threats increasing by nearly 1,700 percent in 2005 over the previous year, according to the IMlogic Threat Center, it is imperative that message administrators and security professionals gain a better understanding of the scope and nature of these threats—and how to prevent them from infecting your message infrastructure with an integrated, managed service solution.
With analyst research firms such as Radicati Group, META Group, Gartner and Osterman Research showing IM usage in the workplace exceeding 70 percent or more—and growing at an accelerated pace—IT operations and security managers need to educate themselves as to the risks involved in IM for their particular organization. Read ahead to see how you can protect against IM worms and other attacks with an integrated, managed service solution.
The Workings of IM Attacks source
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