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Title: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Rik on November 14, 2012, 15:31

Nice. >:(

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Simon on November 14, 2012, 18:27

What's Skype?  :o:

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Clive on November 14, 2012, 22:23

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

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Delgado 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!!

 :solved:

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Simon on November 14, 2012, 22:48

;D

Title: Re: Skype users warned of serious security problem - accounts can be hijacked
Post by: Clive on November 15, 2012, 11:03

 :pmsl:  Don't look!   ;D