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Hackers Can Silently Grab Your IP Through Skype. Microsoft Is In No Rush to Fix It (www.404media.co)

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A security researcher has found it’s possible to reveal a Skype app user’s IP address without the target needing to even click a link. Microsoft said the vulnerability does not need immediate attention.

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[-] RedditWanderer@lemmy.world 66 points 1 year ago

The attack could pose a serious risk to activists, political dissidents, journalists, those targeted by cybercriminals, and many more people.

Lmao like they're using Skype when trying to hide

[-] Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

Have to be honest, I thought Skype was discontinued years ago.

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

somehow Emperor Skype returned

no matter how many times you say no it keeps coming back, same with Edge

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