Wann wurde Messenger erfunden?
Mit zunehmender Verbreitung von Smartphones und mobilen Internetzugängen wuchs IM zu einem der meistgenutzten Dienste auf Mobilgeräten. Blackberry Messenger (heute BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise) gilt mit seiner Erstveröffentlichung im August 2005 als erster mobiler Instant-Messaging-Dienst.
Woher kommt Telegram Messenger?
Telegram wurde 2013 von den Brüdern Nikolai und Pawel Durow gegründet, die bereits das meistgenutzte russische soziale Netzwerk Vk.com gegründet hatten. Die Telegram Messenger LLP ist unter der Londoner Adresse eines Unternehmens registriert, das seinen Hauptsitz auf den Seychellen hat.
What does it mean to use instant messaging?
Instant messaging, also known as IM, is an online communication method used to connect two or more people in real time for back-and-forth conversation. Instant messaging software has long been known for its direct peer-to-peer connections, pioneered by the now-defunct AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) .
When did the first instant messaging app come out?
Instant messages are basically a chat room for just two people. Instant messaging really exploded on the Internet scene in November 1996. That’s when Mirabilis introduced ICQ, a free instant-messaging utility that anyone could use. ICQ, shorthand for „I seek you,“ uses a software application, called a client, that resides on your computer.
Is there a way to secure instant messaging?
There are several steps that can be taken to secure instant messenger usage. First, you can prevent the usage of external IM clients. Most public e-mail clients require users to log into a central authentication system. You can block users within your network from accessing this central authentication server.
Are there any dangers to using instant messaging?
But along with the convenience and ease of IM come many potential threats. With IM, you have to worry about information flowing in clear text, Internet links in messages, file transfers, and social engineering. Information sent via IM is generally sent in clear text.