The current version of AIM for Windows, 5.5, is vulnerable, and earlier editions are suspect, said ISS.
For the moment, the only fix is a workaround posted on ISS' Web site, but the company also included a statement it claimed came from AOL that said a new beta version would be rolled out Monday to plug the problem.
As of late Monday afternoon, AIM's Web site had not been updated with a new beta version of the instant messaging client. AOL was unavailable for comment.
To realize the benefits of cloud-native software, an application must actually be cloud-native—designed to run in the cloud, interacting with disaggregated cloud services, fully manageable as code—to deliver the expected benefits.
By combining resources and expertise, the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium will offer a blueprint for how industries can adapt to an AI-dominated future.
IT leaders should heed the guidance of cybersecurity insurance providers who think businesses should prioritize security education, incident preparedness, regular internal audits, and ongoing vulnerability scanning and patching.
