Author Topic: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked (Read 2239 times)

Clive · « **on:** November 14, 2012, 14:57 »

A serious security problem has been uncovered in Skype, which allows hackers to hijack accounts just by knowing users' email addresses.

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/11/14/skype-security-hijack/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5aa656d194-naked%252Bsecurity

Rik · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2012, 15:31 »

Nice.

Simon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2012, 18:27 »

What's Skype?

Clive · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2012, 22:23 »

A vital form of communication for grandpappy. And it's free!

Delgado · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2012, 22:47 »

Never use Skype. I accidently switched on my webcam one day, and didnt like the face on the screen. Switched it off real quick, and stuck to e-mails!!

Simon · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2012, 22:48 »

Clive · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:03 »

Don't look!

Author Topic: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked (Read 2239 times)

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