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Twitter says Facebook, Messenger accounts hacked
Compromised accounts locked.
Feb 10 2020 6:58AM
Facebook fixes 'technical error' in Messenger Kids app
After US senators raised concerns.
Aug 30 2019 6:26AM
Facebook, Messenger and related apps go offline worldwide
Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger affected users say.
Mar 14 2019 7:07AM
Malware spreading through Facebook Messenger
Don't click on links.
Aug 25 2017 6:45AM
Facebook flaw lets attackers into Messenger chats
Social network issues fix.
Jun 7 2016 3:55PM
Facebook offers Messenger to businesses
Live chat for retail.
Mar 26 2015 5:33AM
PayPal boss steps down to join Facebook
To lead messaging business.
Jun 10 2014 11:00AM
Microsoft ditches Messenger
Punts 100 million customers across to Skype.
Nov 7 2012 1:53PM
Indonesia threatens BlackBerry shutdown
Anger over Singapore data centre.
Dec 13 2011 6:20AM
RIM claims startup Kik Messenger infringes patent
Booted off RIM's App World.
Dec 6 2010 6:31AM
Advanced instant messenger threat discovered
Yahoo! Messenger, Skype, Windows Live, and Google Talk among those targeted.
Aug 30 2010 10:22AM
Microsoft mandates Messenger upgrade for security flaws
Users risk being denied access.
Sep 2 2009 10:53AM
Microsoft clamps down on IM spam
Redmond files lawsuit against firm accused of spamming Windows Live Messenger customers.
Jul 20 2009 10:21AM
MSN Messenger spam contains Trojan
A fake update claiming to be from MSN Messenger contains a malicious Trojan.
Oct 16 2008 10:20AM
Microsoft, RIM strike Windows Live services agreement
A newly-announced agreement between Microsoft and RIM will give BlackBerry users access to Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger services.
May 15 2008 2:24PM
Review: Tumbleweed Communications Secure Messenger v6.3
This product incorporates both email encryption and a slimmed down version of a full content security manager.
Nov 2 2007 11:13AM
Security flaw hits MSN Messenger
A newly reported vulnerability could put the security of MSN Messenger users at risk.
Aug 30 2007 12:06PM
MSN Messenger video-based exploit revealed
Security experts are advising users of MSN Messenger to be wary of untrusted web cam conversations after exploit code was posted today for a zero-day vulnerability in the instant messaging (IM) application.
Aug 29 2007 10:40AM
McAfee warns of Yahoo Messenger Webcam bug
Users of Yahoo's instant messaging platform are being warned to avoid webcam invites from unknown sources after a vulnerability in the platform was disclosed this week.
Aug 17 2007 9:57AM
Yahoo patches Messenger ActiveX control flaws
Yahoo patched two vulnerabilities in Messenger's ActiveX control, which were disclosed by a hacker offering proof-of-concept exploit code earlier this week.
Jun 12 2007 9:52AM
