IM attacks up nearly 80%

[Humpty]

Better late than never.

Malicious code attacks over instant messaging networks are up almost 80% over last year, according to a new study from vendor Akonix.

In July, the company, which develops IM hygiene and compliance appliances and services, said it uncovered 20 malicious code attacks over IM. The total number of threats for 2007 so far is 226, the company said. That number is a 78% increase over the same period last year.

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[eagle00789]

Nice. hasn't happend to me yet (fortunately)