Re: aol/aol instant messenger

[John Stewart <stewart_john_h () sssd navy mil>]

        A brief check of a couple underground sites reveals there are a couple
of hacks that can use AOL Instant Messenger (also other ICQ-type apps)
as a conduit for trojans.  IMHO, it is interesting technology that is
not ready for prime time.

neil lehrer wrote:
> hi,
>
> what is your opinion on letting aol and/or aol instant messenger through
> a firewall.  please assume there is, at least, some business
> justification for its use.
>
> thanks.
>
> an email cc would be appreciated.
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John Stewart
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