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MSN Messenger Service encrypts my password. Why do I need SpyShield, too?

April 26, 2017encrypts Messenger MSN password service spyshield

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MSN Messenger Service encrypts my password. Why do I need SpyShield, too?

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Although MSN® Messenger Service does provide password encryption, it does not encrypt the contents of your messages; MSN® Messenger Service sends your messages as plain text through the network. Anyone who shares a hub with you or anyone with access to an Internet router between you and MSN Messenger Service can view your messages simply by packet sniffing. With SpyShield, you can PGP-encrypt your instant messages to guarantee your privacy and the security of the information you send.