Originally posted here by NeonWizard
Some people still allow Instant Messaging to be happening. In the last year alone, the infection of viruses thru instant messaging went up 300%. What exactly do you need to talk to others for if you're at work?
I'm the sysadmin at work.. I use IM to keep in contact with some AO members, friends and other tech-savy people online..
It is a great tool for me.. Usualy two people know more then one
I only use licq and amsn (the linux versions of icq and msn) they are a lot safer then the "ordinary" versions..

Another thing is email. Unless your company needs it, email is the number one carrier of viruses. If you do need email, make sure that your keep the AV updated constantly, and also that you make rules which disable harmful attachments, such as VB Scripts.
Our company needs it.. but no apps and scripts are allowed thrue