Instant Messenger and AOL-IM Question

From: Sheri (atwork58_at_aol.com)
Date: 08/14/03 

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:24:57 -0700

Hi,

How safe is Instant Messenger and AOL IM on cable
connection, with these updates?

- Updated Norton to the minute.
- Enabled XP personal firewall.
- Downloaded patch from Microsoft.
- Run live updates continuously.
- Downloaded free home user firewall from Outpost.

Thanks,
Sheri
 
 

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