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Microsoft rolls out optional two-factor authentication for user accounts
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If you care about the security of your Microsoft account enough to click a few buttons in exchange for an extra layer of safety, you may want to head here. That'll bring you to straight to the security section of your account page where you can enable two-factor authentication, a feature Microsoft...
Bitcoin-mining trojan spreading through Skype spam, Kaspersky warns
- Skype users beware: Kaspersky has discovered a new trojan that's spreading through Microsoft's chat service. Revealed late last week, the malware campaign is believed to have only began on March 1 but has grown rapidly and the infection is essentially…
Skype is now handling 2 billion minutes of connections daily
- Skype is celebrating a significant milestone this week with news that its users are now spending more than 2 billion minutes every day connecting with each other. The company announced the achievement on its official blog while also sharing the…
Microsoft enables China to spy on Skype users via keyword triggers
- University of New Mexico student Jeffrey Knockel claims to have revealed an encrypted list of 1,100+ keywords within China's Skype client, TOM-Skype. This list, containing words like "BBC" and phrases like "Democratic Unionist Party", are suspected to be used for…
Skype launches video messaging, transition from Messenger detailed
- Skype has begun rolling out a new beta feature on its iOS, Android, and Mac clients that allows users to send recorded video messages to others, regardless if they are online or not. Videos can be up to three minutes…
Skype calls purportedly being tapped, Skype-based malware spreads
- In terms of security, privacy and trust, it looks like 2013 is shaping up to be a tough year for Skype. The latest ding against the Microsoft-owned company comes from Reporters Without Borders' online censorship project leader Grégoire Pouget, who…
Microsoft to retire Messenger service on March 15
- Back in November Microsoft confirmed that moving forward Skype and Messenger were to become one. The shift already started with Skype 6.0 allowing users to log in using Microsoft account credentials, but on March 15 the longstanding instant messaging service…
Skype pulls password reset page over major security hole
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Reports have emerged about a security hole in Skype's password recovery mechanism that allowed any account to be hijacked knowing only the username and email address. The Next Web first reported the issue...
It's official: Skype will replace Windows Live Messenger soon
- It's been confirmed that moving forward Skype and Messenger are to become one. The shift started with Skype 6.0 (Windows/Mac) as users have been able to log in using Microsoft account credentials since this latest release. Microsoft expects to retire…
Dorkbot worm spreading via Skype, installs nasty ransomware
- A malware infection is quickly spreading over Skype IM that can allow the author to lock a user out of their PC and demand a ransom. The payload is delivered in the form of a spoofed message from someone on…
Logitech launches standalone Skype webcam for HDTVs
- Logitech has launched a new high-definition camera intended to sit on top of your big-screen television rather than your computer display. The TV Cam HD is the company’s first self-contained webcam and Skype client, allowing wide-angle, 720p Skype video calls…
Microsoft renames Hotmail to Outlook, adds Metro layout and Skype
- Hotmail has been synonymous with the Internet for as long as I can remember but despite maintaining over 325 million monthly active users, the end of an era is near. Microsoft has decided to ditch the Hotmail brand in favor…
Skype bug sending contents of messages to unintended recipients
- Skype has confirmed a bug in its software client, possibly introduced as part of an update last month, is causing the popular chat and video calling service to send the contents of instant messages between users to other unintended recipients…
Microsoft working on HTML5 version of Skype for browsers
- Microsoft is reportedly working to bring Skype's voice calling functionality to browsers without the need for a standalone client app. This is according to at least four job ads posted by the company describing a "Skype for Browsers" project and…
NYC to replace pay phones with Skype-enabled, 32" touch screen kiosks
- New York City intends to pilot a program that will replace the city's pay phones with "smart screens". The touch screen devices will measure 32 inches in size, connect to the Internet and provide local neighborhood information in multiple languages.…
Skype beta finally arrives for Windows Phone platform
- It has been a very long time coming, but Skype has finally announced via their blog that the popular video chat client is now available as a beta release for Windows Phone 7 users. The wait might just have been…
Skype offers free Wi-Fi in airports, but not for Android
- In a display of Skype's holiday spirit, the company will be gifting travelers with one hour of free Wi-Fi access at over 50 major airports across the United States. The offer will begin on Dec 21 and last until Dec 27.
Latest Skype beta adds Skype-to-Facebook video calling
- Skype is expanding upon its existing partnership with Facebook by introducing the ability to make video calls to your friends on the social network from within Skype itself. The feature is a natural extension of the Skype-powered Facebook-to-Facebook video calling…
Skype flaw can reveal users' identity, location, filesharing habits
- Security researchers have revealed vulnerability that could allow an attacker to identify a person, track their location and monitor their filesharing habits. In a paper titled "I Know Where You are and What You are Sharing: Exploiting P2P Communications to…
Microsoft finalizes $8.5 billion Skype deal
- Microsoft has formally closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype today, giving the software giant a major foothold in the growing market for Internet telephony services. Starting today Skype will become a new business unit within Microsoft, with Skype CEO…
Microsoft set to win approval for Skype deal in Europe
- Microsoft is set to win the approval of Brussels for its planned $8.5 billion acquisition of the online telephone service Skype, marking the turnaround of a long-standing troubled relation with European competition authorities.
Skype 2.1 for Android adds support for 17 more devices
- Skype today announced version 2.1 of its Android app. Skype 2.1 for Android adds support for an additional 17 of the most popular devices running Google's mobile operating system. You can download Skype 2.1.0.46 now from the Android Market.
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