IM Security Center researchers tracked 38 malicious code attacks over IM networks in August. Sohana and IRCBot were the most common with six variants, followed by Checkout. Akonix Security Update Services automatically push updates to customers to block spyware, worms and viruses. The total number of IM threats during 2007 to 264, bringing total IM threats to 264. The IM networks have become hackers’ favorite open door into corporations’ computers, says Don Montgomery, VP of marketing at Akontix.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/im-threats-spike-nearly-100-in-august