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Rio Tinto to move IT systems to public cloud
Partners with Accenture for major system shake-up.
Ry Crozier
Apr 13 2015 12:00PM
Strategy
BlackBerry considers spinoff of messaging service: report
iOS, Android service coming soon.
Euan Rocha
Aug 28 2013 7:02AM
Hardware
Cryptocat hole made conversations crackable
Users urged to upgrade.
Darren Pauli
Jul 5 2013 3:52PM
Security
Users abandon telcos for international calls
VoiPing the floor with carrier revenue.
Juha Saarinen
Feb 14 2013 11:08AM
Telco/ISP
Skype fixes leaky instant message bug
But not for Mac.
Darren Pauli
Jul 18 2012 2:36PM
Security
Atlassian buys HipChat IM software
Aussie software firm snaps up US hosted IM suite.
Liam Tung
Mar 8 2012 7:47AM
Software
Yahoo IM zero day patched
Status messages hijacked.
Darren Pauli
Dec 9 2011 4:40AM
Security
Hackers target instant messaging applications
Security experts detect surge in malware targetting IM users.
Jun 29 2010 10:08AM
Security
Security experts emphasise social engineering risks
F-Secure and Sophos urge greater caution.
Staff Writers
Oct 20 2009 11:24AM
Security
Buzz Insurance looks to the cloud for CRM
Deal with RightNow brings chat to insurance site.
Munir Kotadia
Aug 24 2009 4:43PM
Software
Microsoft clamps down on IM spam
Redmond files lawsuit against firm accused of spamming Windows Live Messenger customers.
Phil Muncaster
Jul 20 2009 10:21AM
Security
MessageLabs launches IM security service
Instant messaging security now available in the cloud.
Phil Muncaster
Jun 17 2009 6:14AM
Security
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.
Phil Muncaster
Feb 26 2009 10:38AM
Security
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.
Ry Crozier
Jan 7 2009 2:14PM
Telco/ISP
IM security fears persist
New research finds firms acknowledge business benefits but fear securitybreaches.
Phil Muncaster
Jul 11 2008 10:04AM
Security
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.
Dan Kaplan
Jun 26 2008 10:42AM
Security
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..
Staff Writers
May 30 2008 7:47AM
Networking
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..
Clement James
Mar 26 2008 7:00AM
Security
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.
Phil Muncaster
Feb 20 2008 3:36PM
Networking
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.
Robert Jaques
Feb 6 2008 6:15AM
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