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Rio Tinto to move IT systems to public cloud
Partners with Accenture for major system shake-up.
Apr 13 2015 12:00PM
BlackBerry considers spinoff of messaging service: report
iOS, Android service coming soon.
Aug 28 2013 7:02AM
Cryptocat hole made conversations crackable
Users urged to upgrade.
Jul 5 2013 3:52PM
Users abandon telcos for international calls
VoiPing the floor with carrier revenue.
Feb 14 2013 11:08AM
Skype fixes leaky instant message bug
But not for Mac.
Jul 18 2012 2:36PM
Atlassian buys HipChat IM software
Aussie software firm snaps up US hosted IM suite.
Mar 8 2012 7:47AM
Yahoo IM zero day patched
Status messages hijacked.
Dec 9 2011 4:40AM
Hackers target instant messaging applications
Security experts detect surge in malware targetting IM users.
Jun 29 2010 10:08AM
Security experts emphasise social engineering risks
F-Secure and Sophos urge greater caution.
Oct 20 2009 11:24AM
Buzz Insurance looks to the cloud for CRM
Deal with RightNow brings chat to insurance site.
Aug 24 2009 4:43PM
Microsoft clamps down on IM spam
Redmond files lawsuit against firm accused of spamming Windows Live Messenger customers.
Jul 20 2009 10:21AM
MessageLabs launches IM security service
Instant messaging security now available in the cloud.
Jun 17 2009 6:14AM
Phishers launch multi-platform IM attack
Users of internet chat services such as Google Chat have been hit by a major phishing attack aimed at stealing account log-in details, security researchers have warned.
Feb 26 2009 10:38AM
Skype expands per-minute access to Aussie hotspots
Aussie Mac owners can now use their Skype credit to pay for per-minute access to around 360 wireless hotspots nationwide.
Jan 7 2009 2:14PM
IM security fears persist
New research finds firms acknowledge business benefits but fear securitybreaches.
Jul 11 2008 10:04AM
Yahoo Mail cross-site scripting flaw targets IM users
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Yahoo Mail could leave instant messenger users open to attack.
Jun 26 2008 10:42AM
Future workers will demand IM and Facebook
The next generation of workers will demand access to tools such as instant messaging and social networks, and will expect to be able to work remotely..
May 30 2008 7:47AM
Enterprises urged to plug IM security holes
One in four employees has used instant messaging to send information about company plans, finances or password/login credentials, security experts have warned..
Mar 26 2008 7:00AM
IM tools tailored for enterprises
Instant messaging (IM) provider Process One is set to launch two packages designed to enable greater collaboration among employees and offer firms new ways of engaging with their customers.
Feb 20 2008 3:36PM
IM and chatrooms worst for sexual harassment
Young teenagers are more likely to be victimised while using instant messaging and chatrooms than social networking sites, new research claimed today.
Feb 6 2008 6:15AM
