Face Time Tracks IM, P2P Threats

TechWeb/Security Pipeline is reporting that IM vendor Face Time has launched a new site that will track threats against instant messaging and peer-to-peer networks.

The site also features an index FaceTime's promoting as an indicator of the current danger to IM and P2P software.

Dubbed the "IMPact Index," the 1 through 9 score lets IT and security staffs "quickly assess the risk level posed by viruses, worms, and other malware propagating through real-time communication channels like IM, P2P, and IRC," said FaceTime in a statement. An index score of 7 or more, FaceTime added, means that security managers should take immediate action to protect their networks.

User of the site can also to receive e-mailed alerts, that they will use to describe IM and P2P viruses and worms in detail.

Visit FaceTimes website HERE