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    skype vuln

    Hey, not quite sure where to put this, nihil - feel free to move where you see appropriate.

    Any skype users ? Check thisl out first.
    The fool doth think he is wise, but the wiseman knows himself to be a fool - Good Ole Bill Shakespeare

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    It has been downloaded over 187 Million times and it
    can be made to execute arbitrary code


    cheers
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    As a follow up:

    Skype Patches High-Risk Security Holes


    Skype has posted software fixes for most affected users.

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    Also of interest might be this - (be aware that its a PDF)

    http://www.astalavista.com/index.php...ry&linkid=5359

    i2c

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    Yeah, someone posted that a couple days ago. I read it. Yeah, Skype is wonderfully secure.



    Also, it is a P2P-based service. If you install it in your network, you open your network to that service (SUPERNODE). In many cases, that constitutes a violation of the AUP in many organizations. From the state (U.S.) perspective, there are policies against using state-owned networks for private activities and access. Also, users could be charged on laws related to "theft of state services."

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    Sorry, Im bored of AO so don't post that often and therefore dont read as many of the posts as I once did. If i had of read the amount I used to read then i would of noticed and wouldnt of pointed that link out.

    i2c

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    Well,

    As I commented a while back Skype = Hype

    They were desperately trying to sell the operation, and no great wonder in that?

    They are ripping off Telcos................and Telcos are big boys.................their moderators certainly get a long brown coat and tall boots

    Unless you are connecting via CB powered by you pedalling a bicycle, just think about it?

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