RE: Comparison of Yahoo v. MSN Messenger from security standpoint

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Date: 04/26/04

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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:43:14 +0100

    what about skype, is that safer compared to the others?

    Tallat
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    -----Original Message-----
    From: Eric [mailto:ericsecnews@comcast.net]
    Sent: 24 April 2004 19:27
    To: 'Murad Talukdar'; rhardstone@eudoramail.com;
    security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: RE: Comparison of Yahoo v. MSN Messenger from security
    standpoint

    Principally speaking that would make sense. Speaking on track record, I
    think that there have been a lot more vulnerabilities for MSN Messenger than
    AIM or Yahoo. I would recommend using AIM, because you can also encrypt
    conversations over the wire (albeit weak encryption) for free if you go to
    www.aimencrypt.com.

    I think that companies also develop private instant messaging software for
    corporate networks -- like you can run your own messaging service that is
    closed within the workplace.

    -Eric

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Murad Talukdar [mailto:talukdar_m@subway.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 10:44 PM
    To: rhardstone@eudoramail.com; security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: Re: Comparison of Yahoo v. MSN Messenger from security standpoint

    I could be wrong but as Windows has Messenger services integrated within it
    then wouldn't that make it more damaging if used as a source of attack?
    Even disabling certain messenger services within windows has caused probs on
    Xp machines in our office as it's all so tied up with other services.

    Murad Talukdar

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Bill Hardstone" <rhardstone@eudoramail.com>
    To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:12 AM
    Subject: Re: Comparison of Yahoo v. MSN Messenger from security standpoint

    > Hello All,
    >
    > Can somebody out there in the community comment on preference of messenger
    service i.e. yahoo v. msn?
    >
    > What are the design differences between the two? Which one would be
    relatively better from security perspective? As it well known that all
    messengers have certain vulnerabilities. However, I want to know which one
    would be have the lesser among the two.
    >
    > Any comments would be appreciated.
    >
    > Many thanks,
    > Bill
    >
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