Skype blocks password resets after account hijacking flaw made public

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Update: Skype has fixed the issue, overhauling its password reset process.

Skype plugs security hole letting anyone hijack accounts, says ‘small number’ of users affected.

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Re: skype gives out data

Skype has a Chinese version namely "Tom-skype" which was reported that it's a hacked version by the Chinese government. That Tom-Skype is still out there after many years. People communicate between Tom-skype and skype without problem.

 

Re: skype gives out data

Skype warned in August of email flaws

~ Russian coder has dated chat transcript showing he warned accounts could be set up without email verification ~

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It would probably be best if you updated your Software