Instant messaging (IM) is a form of communication over the Internet, that offers quick transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver

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Which Instant Messaging services use or allow secure protocols, and what do those protocols cover?

We all know there's a myriad of Instant Messaging (IM) services out there. But, which of these services uses or permits protocols that actually secure your communications? For those that do, what ...