When the MSN virus enters the active phase, Microsoft recommends the Instant Messaging Security Principle 6.

With the rapid popularization and popularity of instant messaging applications, the number of MSN users has also rapidly increased. Recently, more and more viruses are spreading through MSN, and the security problem of Instant Messaging Software is imminent.

At present, there are two main security problems facing MSN:

1. Some small and medium Websites collect and sell users' MSN accounts for profit.

2. Hackers use MSN to automatically send a virus file. After running the file, the user will be poisoned.

To address this issue, Microsoft MSN joins hands with China's three major security vendors, rising star, Jinshan, and Jiangmin, to propose six security codes and calls on users to establish correct Network Security behaviors, eliminate the security risks of Instant Messaging from the source.

Six security rules proposed by MSN

1. Do not disclose the MSN user name and password to any third-party website or software without Microsoft authentication. do not disclose the MSN user name and password to the third-party manufacturer or individual.

2. Do not log on to the web version of MSN from a third-party website to prevent user names and passwords from being recorded and stolen;

3. Regularly log on to the official MSN authentication site and change the personal MSN password to prevent account information from being stolen;

4. Exercise caution when using the Microsoft-certified MSN plug-in to prevent username and password theft;

5. Make sure that the automatic file transfer virus scan option is enabled in the MSN settings, update the virus database in time, and visit the official website of MSN to obtain the latest security tips;

6. do not receive unknown or suspicious files and links.