Re: Are 'Windows Messenger' Messages Easily Intercepted?

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"Confused" <confused@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Is there any security built into Windows Messenger (I'm using 4.7.3001 on
> XP SP2 with .NET Service) to prevent someone on the same LAN from
> intercepting and reading others' messages?
>
> If not, is this easy for a savvy hacker to do and should I assume
> everybody can see the Windows Messenger messages I type?
>
> Thanks.

The short answer is that it's not secure, no.

One of the longer answers is that if you're using this at a business
location the adage "never type anything you don't want to appear on your
resignation" applies.

HTH
-pk


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