Instant messaging worms and viruses growing exponentially

Three new worms were discovered today that target Microsoft's MSN Messenger. According to IMlogic Threat Center instant messaging and P2P exploits have exploded this year - with a 50% growth each month.

"IM viruses and worms are growing exponentially," said IMlogic chief technology officer Jon Sakoda, in a statement.

The threat center has warned of more than 30 widespread incidents of IM or P2P viruses, worms, or other malicious code thus far in 2005, said Sakoda, with the bulk--81 percent--of them aimed at instant messengers.

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