Yes it is safe. Don't worry, it's YAHOO we are talking about here. Just use aim, it's better ;P or hotmail because pretty much most people have hotmail. Yahoo Messenger (YIM) is mainly for family friends.. But if you want to start rolling with the big doggs, then I recommend AIM and HOTMAIL.
no they are not detected at the time of release and until you submit the particular software to anti virus companies
you are right, and if you are using a cafe or a common computer, do not save your passwords on the comp..
Be careful who you talk to and be certain not to gevi private info out unless you truly trust the person you are talking to...... Just use common sense and have fun!!
Don't download software from warez or illegal site, because sometimes the software included with trojan or viruses that can harm your computer or steal your precious information
Well, why would someone download Yahoo Messenger on a Warez site whereas they can download it directly from Yahoo, free of charge.
Yahoo messenger is totally safe for chatting with any where like cyber or any other thing.Becoz after completed your chatting & you log out your history was deleted automatically and don’t remember your password for any other PC or Laptop.
1. You must install antivirus program like kaspersky or AVG or other trust-antivirus program 2. Install yahoo messenger via online. If you following my step above, you're safe.