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We agree that we are paranoid about email security and hack attacks. It is also open to some of the privacy risks we associate with emails. Spam, worms, Trojans and viruses are familiar email foes.
These 10 habits we don’t should do to keep security for Instant Messaging.

1. Don’t give out your identity

Create a screen name which does not touch upon personal information or your real identity. And NEVER provide any personal details including credit card numbers and social security number over the internet.

2. Don’t chat with people not on your contact list

Don’t chat with unknown person. It is possible to discover your computer address (i.e. your IP) from an instant message and that usually is the first requirement for a remote hack attack.

1. Don’t click on all links

Every time we don’t should click on all links. Sometime it might be SPAM. This is what a spam link might look like –

A lot of these links take you to websites which can install spyware stealthily on your computer. For e.g. Viruses and worms with colorful names such as W32.Yalove or W32/Spybot-MQ are potential threats to Yahoo users.
Ignore them.

2. Don’t share files with your chat partner

Do not share file of unknown content even if the person is known. P2P files, like email attachments can carry viruses, Trojan horses, and worms.

3. Don’t let potential hackers reach you

By clicking an Ignore user or Report as spam you can block unknown person, so that he can’t disturb you once again. GTalk has a Block user option. Using this option allows you to keep out the unwanted from repeatedly messaging you. Check the settings and preferences of your chat client to apply stricter permission controls.

4. Don’t Neglect Encryption

Most IM clients lack encryption features. That essentially means that your messages can be tracked and read by eavesdropping hackers using technologies like packet sniffers or similar ones. Passwords are also a security loophole with hardly any client using strong password encryption.

5. Don’t use an older version of IM – Update

IM client companies spend a lot of effort behind doors to prevent backdoor threats. Newer versions come with bug fixes and enhanced security. For instance, the latest version of Yahoo IM is better integrated with anti-virus solutions like Norton Internet Security and Norton Anti-Virus.
So, always update your IM client.

6. Don’t download third party plug-ins from unverified sources

A lot of third party plug-ins are available for download which enhance the chatting experience. Always try to download from the IM client websites themselves or from verified sources.

7. Don’t forget to log-out completely

Maximum Time I see that, most of our user don’t log-out their Messenger. They click on the [X] button and exit. But this action does not close our IM client completely. Most often, they continue to run in the system tray leaving it ‘open’ for a third person to access it. IMs also have a nasty habit of broadcasting your online presence even if left to run as a background task. Especially in public computers be mindful of logging out and exiting completely.

For Yahoo Users: Before you get up, delete your Yahoo Messenger profile. It is located by default at C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Profiles.

8.  Never click on any Remember My Password checkbox during log-in as an added safeguard.
9. Don’t forget the value of a good browser, a good firewall and an even better anti-virus

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