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First SPIM Arrest
An 18-year old New York man was arrested for "spim", the moniker given to spam that targets instant-message services. This new type of spam is easier to track because instant messaging systems are closed loops, with central control. However, instant-messaging is an attractive target for spammers because its users are younger and more vulnerable. Providers of instant messaging programs are working to attack the problem - for example, Microsoft has required its instant-messaging users to update software for security purposes.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-spim19feb19,0,5536152,print.story