Security News

Skype Glitch Allowed Android Authentication Bypass
2019-01-07 15:13

A glitch allowed hackers to access contacts, photos and more on Android devices - simply by answering a Skype call.

No Android passcode? No problem! Skype unlocked it for you
2019-01-07 12:50

Microsoft closed the hole, which let any unauthenticated phone-grabber answer a Skype call and then roam around on your mobile.

Vulnerability in Skype for Android Exposes User Data
2019-01-04 14:37

A vulnerability in Skype for Android allows an unauthenticated attacker to view photos and contacts, and even open links in the browser, a security researcher has discovered. read more

Can't unlock an Android phone? No problem, just take a Skype call: App allows passcode bypass
2019-01-03 23:03

Neat trick for spying spouses, bad bosses, other miscreants with hands on your mobe. A fix is available A newly disclosed vulnerability in Skype for Android could be exploited by miscreants to...

Patch Skype for Business now or risk DoS via emoji kittens!
2018-11-20 13:32

So cute! So grabby with the bandwidth!

Emoji Attack Can Kill Skype for Business Chat
2018-11-16 21:25

The "Kitten of Doom" denial-of-service attack is easy to carry out.

Microsoft Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption in Skype
2018-08-21 13:05

Skype users on the latest version of the messaging application can now take full advantage of end-to-end encryption in their conversations, Microsoft says. read more

Microsoft Won't Patch a Severe Skype Vulnerability Anytime Soon
2018-02-14 10:03

A serious vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft-owned most popular free web messaging and voice calling service Skype that could potentially allow attackers to gain full control of the...

Skype, Slack and Other Popular Windows Apps Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
2018-01-25 00:16

The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy.

Skype, Slack and Signal Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
2018-01-24 19:21

The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy.