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What are the advantages and disadvantages of instant communication?
11. Instant messaging pros and cons
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Allows you to chat in ‘real time’ to other people who also have an IM client. | As it is immediate, you have no time to reflect on the message you are sending, unlike an email where you can review the draft before sending. |
What are the dangers of SMS?
SMS attacks either compromise phones/phone numbers or the messaging centers themselves within mobile networks. These messages are in plain text form—they’re not encrypted between sender and receiver, so if an attacker can access the message, they can read the content.
Which is not an advantage of SMS?
Drawbacks or disadvantages of SMS Communication ➨The SMS size is limited to about 160 characters. Hence the system of communication is unreliable. ➨It is not possible to know whether the recipient person has read the SMS or not. ➨They can not be delivered to DND (i.e. Do not Disturb) subscribers.
Are text messages safer than email?
Text messages (also known as SMS, short message service) and email are both safe, but have limitations to their security and privacy. If confidentiality is critical for your communication, it is best to encrypt your email or use the secure email form on a Web site when available.
Why SMS is not secure?
SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping control over a mobile phone number to someone else.
Are SMS messages safe?
Although text messaging can be fast and easy, the most common format of texting, short message service (SMS) is not sufficiently secure for a health care environment. Once a SMS message is sent, it is saved indefinitely on the recipient’s phone with no way of recalling the text.
What is the disadvantages of chat in communication?
The lack of physical cues in online forums may lead to miscommunication. Without facial expressions and gestures or the ability to retract immediately, there’s a big risk of misunderstanding. This can be a problem. There is not much room for wit and whimsy, humour and satire in the forum environment.
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