Analyze the security risks of the three im tools

1. Privacy and security always exist

When real-time messages are generated, you need to pay attention to potential risks of malicious hackers entering your computer through ICQ, including enhanced firewall and security.Code. Although this is the case, the main IM client has not experienced some major virus outbreaks, but the hidden danger of malicious behavior always exists. E-mail users have been surrounded by a variety of viruses and are on high alert. The same is true for instant messaging. People want to ensure good security while using the chat tool client.

There are some simple methods to help you avoid potential risks.

Do not use instant chat tools to send sensitive and Smith's information. These messages may be intercepted and read.

Fill in your personal information for each IM client. Make sure that this does not include your private information such as phone number and home address.

Never accept documents sent by strangers or that you cannot understand and confirm.

You must never easily click on an unknown or tempting Internet address.

Download the final version of aim or IM. The new version usually not only improves more new features, but also prevents vulnerabilities.

Ii. chat tool Problems

The following lists the "advantages" and "disadvantages" of security functions ".

ICQ (I seek you)

Advantage: Hiding IP addresses from other users. An IP address is a special number used by the Internet. Hackers can use it to accurately find your computer and test how to break in. However, they do not know where your computer is located and they will not be able to launch attacks. In the early ICQ, your IP address can be displayed to anyone.

To talk to other users, you must confirm their authentication before joining your contact list. This is a good function. At least it makes it impossible for ordinary people to send messages directly to disturb you.

Another good security feature is the privacy option. Some people can see your online status only after passing the authentication, so only friends and family can know whether you are online or not.

Disadvantage: In ICQ, the "ICQ Pager" function can send the same information to different groups for harassment. ICQ 2002a has provided harassment protection measures.

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)

Advantage: if someone wants to chat with you but not in the friend list, you can choose to accept or reject the chat. This is similar to the authentication process of ICQ, but you can see the user name of this person and choose whether to accept their request.

Aim requires authentication to receive the transfer of files or images. This is a good way to let you know who is going to deliver your stuff before accepting it.

Disadvantage: Aim allows others to add you directly to the partner list without your consent. So you don't know who dragged you into the Partner List and saw your online status.

MSN Messenger

Advantage: you can control your online status and who do not need to know you. You can also prevent such people from sending things. Another intimate feature is to see who added you to their contact list.

Disadvantages: Some people can add you to their contact list without authentication. Of course, you can learn who added you to the contact list and blocked you through your online status or sending messages.

Iii. Postscript

Instant chat tools are still evolving. "the magic of the sky is soaring." security issues have always been one of the issues that users must pay close attention to. Although hidden risks exist, they always need to believe that the danger is only temporary, tomorrow will be better.