Instant messaging is less susceptible to computer viruses and other security problems than other forms of social media.

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The potential drawbacks of IM include security problems (computer viruses, network infiltration, and the possibility that sensitive messages might be intercepted by outsiders), the need for user authentication (making sure that online correspondents are really who they appear to be), the challenge of logging messages for later review and archiving (a legal requirement in some industries), incompatibility between competing IM systems, and spim (unsolicited commercial messages, similar to email spam).

Instant Messaging Is Less Susceptible to Computer Viruses and Other