Is yahoo messenger safe to used?

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  1. julietevents

    julietevents Peon

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    #21
    Ya definitely yahoo messenger is quite safe i don't face any problems..
     
    julietevents, Feb 8, 2010 IP
  2. mrpaisa

    mrpaisa Guest

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    #22
    Yahoo messenger is save for anyone...you can also enjoy stealth setting...
     
    mrpaisa, Feb 9, 2010 IP
  3. ~kev~

    ~kev~ Well-Known Member

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    #23
    I have been using yahoo messenger for years - its only as safe as your are. Never click on links people send you from nowhere, do not download files people you do not know try to send you. Even if you know the person, never accept a .exe file.

    Regardless of what program your using, its only as secure as you and your computer. Make sure you have an anti-virus, make sure the security updates are installed,,,,,.
     
    ~kev~, Feb 10, 2010 IP
  4. carfanatic01

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    #24
    It is safe if you will keep your password in your own. If you share it with others they might open it.
     
    carfanatic01, Feb 11, 2010 IP
  5. JX611

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    #25
    Have you ever disembosomed your password or any other information to others?
    Take care of your account.
     
    JX611, Feb 11, 2010 IP
  6. nikonjems

    nikonjems Peon

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    #26
    Yes it is absolutely safe, I am using it form past 4-5 years and i haven't come across any such issue yet.
     
    nikonjems, Feb 12, 2010 IP
  7. GekiDan

    GekiDan Active Member

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    #27
    Haven't you got any virus from it?
     
    GekiDan, Feb 12, 2010 IP
  8. Black Beard

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    #28
    Why wouldn't it be safe? It is the same as any other messenger.
     
    Black Beard, Feb 12, 2010 IP
  9. germzz

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    #29
    its safe as long as you use common sense
     
    germzz, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  10. nats

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    #30
    well... I am not Confident on that aspect. I know that there is a tool named yahoo Sniffer that can display you in real time all the IM conversations happening on different computers connected through LAN. If you happen to go to a CyberCafe, and login to Yahoo, there might be someone reading all your IM's.
     
    nats, Feb 14, 2010 IP
  11. GekiDan

    GekiDan Active Member

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    #31
    If it's that's so, don't use your real name in registering on a Yahoo mail account.
     
    GekiDan, Feb 19, 2010 IP
  12. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    #32
    Yea its safe man.. companies like yahoos reputation would be screwed if they did crap
     
    Bohra, Feb 19, 2010 IP
  13. sallore

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    #33
    yes safe to use but you need to have anti virus of course:)
     
    sallore, Feb 19, 2010 IP
  14. masticafe

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    #34
    I Think yahoo messenger is safe to use as I am using it from last few years :)
     
    masticafe, Mar 8, 2010 IP
  15. sharma

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    #35
    It is the same as any other chat client on the internet and yahoo being the biggie attracts more hackers etc.
     
    sharma, Mar 9, 2010 IP
  16. Moses8595

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    #36
    Of course,It's safe..I think you had better change your password asap
     
    Moses8595, Mar 9, 2010 IP
  17. GekiDan

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    #37
    Me? I'm using it ever since I become a computer and internet surfer. Maybe over 5-6 years now.
     
    GekiDan, Mar 9, 2010 IP
  18. nataly_israel

    nataly_israel Guest

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    #38
    yes i thing it is safe to use
    just use a good antivirus
     
    nataly_israel, Mar 10, 2010 IP
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    #39
    I just use MSN and Gtalk
     
    Robineast, Mar 10, 2010 IP
  20. nhc1987

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    #40
    I've been using Yahoo Messenger for ages. Got no problem so far :)
     
    nhc1987, Mar 10, 2010 IP
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