Russian Intelligence Agency Can Tap Skype Users Without Court Order
Even since Microsoft acquired Skype, a number of issues have cropped up regarding the privacy and security of the tool. Some claim that Microsoft has created backdoors in Skype to allow legitimate wiretapping. It has now been found out that Russian Federal Security Service can tap into users’ Skype without a court order.
China Monitors Skype Users Through Keywords Alerts
China obviously keeps a close eye on its internet users and doesn’t like to tolerate political dissent, even in the cyber space. Interestingly, Microsoft is apparently enabling the country to keep track of its Skype users and be alerted every time any Chinese user makes use of a ‘suspicious’ keyword.
Marriages Over Skype Open Up Legal Issues For Immigration Authorities
With the advance in technology and the world literally becoming a global village, marriages too have taken a hit. Where once couples would be besides one another in a wedding ceremony, tools such as Skype have made it possible for them to be ‘virtually’ together and be married online. However, this poses a number of problems to the immigration authorities.
Microsoft Brings MSN Messenger One Step Closer To Skype
Microsoft had earlier announced that it would be pulling the plug on its MSN Messenger by March 15. Alongside the announcement, the company also hinted that it may transport the MSN Messenger user base on to Skype. The company has divulged more details to that end.
Skype Refuses To Reveal Whether Or Not It Leaks User Conversations
Skype has, for long, withstood the pressure from governments all around the world demanding it to reveal user conversations. In fact, some time back, Skype even boasted that its architecture is such that it can’t even do so even if it tried. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore and Skype refuses to reveal whether or not it is cooperating with governments in order to reveal user conversations.
Shylock Banking Malware Updated To Spread Through Skype
Shylock is a banking malware that was discovered back in 2011 and targets banking details of the infected machines. The malware had been in the eyes of security researchers for a while and they have deemed it quite dangerous, given that it is regularly updated by its authors. Shylock has now been equipped with a new plugin which allows it to spread via Skype.
Microsoft Positioning Skype To Replace Xbox Live Voice Chat
Ever since Microsoft acquired Skype, it has tried hard to improve the chat client and vest it deeper into its wider services ecosystem. In fact, according to multiple reports and the hints divulged by Microsoft itself, the company may soon replace Xbox Live chat service with Skype altogether, bringing Skype straight to users’ living rooms.
Microsoft Pulls The Plug On MSN Messenger, Ending A Chat Era
Once upon a time, MSN Messenger was the rage of the internet. People would flock to their dial-up internet connections to fire up the messenger and start chatting their hours away, keeping a stash of scratch cards close by to feed in more hours to the connection. March 15 will mark the definitive end of that era as Microsoft will finally pull the plug on MSN Messenger.
FBI Wiretraps Skype Chats, Facebook Likes To Monitor Alleged Terrorists
Internet is, without a doubt, the key mode of communication for billions of people. However, the debate about online privacy and privacy rights hasn’t concluded yet. In a recent case, FBI seems to have wiretrapped Skype chats of suspected individuals, a revelation that has stirred privacy activists.
The Race To Develop VoIP Monitoring Technology Is On
Governments around the globe consider VoIP a threat since they can’t intercept it. VOIP-Pal, a USA-based company, is offering a solution to legally intercept VoIP calls.
Skype Fixes Security Hole Hours After Reports Surface, Overhauled Password Reset Process
The vulnerability which let the hacking of Skype accounts simply through a password request token was first noted by a Russian blog two months ago, but was noticed by major media outlets only yesterday.
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[Tutorial] How To Undo Merge Between Skype And Microsoft Account
Microsoft is prompting users of Windows Live Messenger to merge their Skype accounts with Microsoft accounts. Many people don’t pay too much attention to this, but be advised that once these two accounts are linked, there are small chances you can undo this process. But if you really need to reverse it, follow the steps below to make a request to Skype support to make the changes.
Skype Preview Available For Windows Phone 8
Microsoft yesterday released a preliminary version of its Skype VoIP client for smartphones running on Windows Phone 8, and while it’s still a preview version, it is completely functional and offers a few great features which you may want to try.
‘Skype In The Workspace’ Comes Out Of Beta, Allows Business Networking
Microsoft has been testing out ‘Skype in the Workspace’ for quite some time and after a beta run, the company has launched it to the users on Thursday. The product is an excellent way for businesses and entrepreneurs to discover each other online and collaborate through various tools.
Skype For Windows 8 Arrives On October 26
Microsoft is gearing up for the big launch of Windows 8 in this week. To that end, the company has announced that it will pre-install Skype for Windows 8 on ‘the top 12 Windows OEMs’ machines.’ This version of Skype has been specifically developed for the unique interface of Windows 8.
