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Microsoft settles IM spamming case
3/13/2010 2:05:22 PM, mynetx
Today, Microsoft has settled a lawsuit with a Hongkong-based spammer out of court. The company Funmobile had sent its advertisement messages to Windows Live Messenger users. Besides advertisements, phishing messages have been sent, tempting users to ...
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How-to: Stay secure while using Messenger
8/17/2009 4:21:24 PM, mynetx
As viruses, backdoors, Trojan horses, even root kits are commonly spread these days, you should pay close attention while using Windows Live Messenger in order to maintain your own and your computer’s safety. Here are some tips that help you to stay ...
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Fighting SPIM
7/17/2009 1:14:35 PM, mynetx
Have you ever received an instant message that prompts you to click on a mysterious link? Or been asked to share your IM account information, only to have it used to spam all of your friends? Messaging spam, sometimes called SPIM, is a type of spam ...
