Published by John on 12/18/2003 05:22:00 PM
Caroline--Instant messanger opens holes which allow both spyware and virus programs easy access to your system. It will even prevent the virus scanner/spyware software from preventing it. The adware is awful for IM users (if you haven't been hit yet it is only a matter of time), and the virus activity is going to explode soon. Of course if you use a mac you are fine, mostly :-)