Security

Ask something
Discussion Locked

Instant Messaging Security

0 helpful
3 replies

by kdyck

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.
I am curious if there is a way to prevent an IM client (MSN, Windows Messenger) from sending links in messages. Some of the more recent virus threats (Kelvir) send IM's to people in your contacts list with links. Is there a way to convert the link to plain text? Or better yet block links from being sent in the first place?

3 replies

by rhantson

Unfortunately, the answer is no... at least not yet... I'm sure that many of the IM providers out there are working on something like this, but it would also limit the legitamate urls from going through as well...

The best way to protect yourself is to just not click on these links when they come in, and set your buddylists to only allow people in your personal contact list to contact you... that will cut down about 99% of the unwanted garbage that you'll get through your IM's...

Hope that helps... drop a line if you have any more questions...

This discussion is closed to new replies.