Security News

Most out of date applications exposed: Shockwave, VLC and Skype top the list
2019-01-23 06:30

More than half (55%) of PC applications installed worldwide are out-of-date, making PC users and their personal data vulnerable to security risks. Avast’s PC Trends Report 2019 found that users...

Attackers used a LinkedIn job ad and Skype call to breach bank’s defences
2019-01-21 13:05

A Chilean Senator has taken to Twitter with alarming news – the company running the country’s ATM network suffered a serious cyberattack.

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...