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What is SpIM?

SpIM is a term that has recently been coined to refer to spam sent via instant messenger programs, such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger and ICQ. Someone who sends instant messenger spam (SPiM) is referred to as a spimmer, again a play on the term spammer.

If you publish your instant messenger IDs online (such as on message boards or in ads) you increase the liklihood you will receive spim. Likewise, if you pick a easily guessed name (ie. Holly2 or Mom2B) you will also be that much more likely to receive spim than if you chose a name such as Holly48201abc.

You can also decrease your odds of being spimmed by allowing people who are not on your contact list to ask permission first before they are permitted to contact you. This means you will have to approve each person individually before they are permitted to send you a message.

Also, don't forget that viruses can also be transmitted through instant messenger programs. For more information, read our article Preventing Instant Messenger Virus Attacks

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