Bogus Skype password change notifications lead to phishing
Bogus emails supposedly sent by Skype are targeting users of the popular VoIP service, saying that their Skype password has been “successfully changed”, …
Skype spamming tool offered for peanuts
It’s any wonder that a lot of individuals who want to earn a quick buck turn to setting up online scams when the tools to do it are widely available and cheap, and the …
Skype bug allows capturing of users’ IP address
Skype users that might – for whatever reason – wish to remain anonymous are currently in danger of getting their remote and local IP addresses discovered via a …
DarkComer RAT disguised as Skype encryption software
A while ago, Syrian dissidents claimed that the government uses malware to spy on them. The malware was delivered through compromised email accounts of other opposition …
Skype can be used to tie users to illegal download activity
A team of researchers has proved that it is possible to determine the IP address of a user and tie it with his Internet use, and even correlate this information to his …
XSS bug in Skype iPhone app allows address book theft
A bug in the latest version of Skype for iPhone and iPod touch makes its users vulnerable to having their address book stolen just by viewing a specially crafted message, says …
Skype users targeted with calls spreading fake AV
Showing considerable resourcefulness in their attempt to trick Internet users, fake AV peddlers have begun targeting Skype users with an unexpected call. “Attention: …
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