Saturday 19 January 2013

Skype

Facebook could sink Skype with video call app update
Wired.co.uk
When asked if Facebook and Skype were partnering to bring VoIP to Facebook
apps, a Skype spokesperson told Wired.com via e-mail a simple "No," and
would not comment beyond that. Does this mean Facebook developed its own
VoIP offering?
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The Shylock banking trojan now travels by Skype
The H
The banking trojan Shylock has found itself a new distribution channel –
Skype. The security firm CSIS recently discovered a Shylock module called
"msg.gsm" trying to use the VoIP software to infect other computers. If
successful, the malware then sets ...
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Guardian Viral Video Chart: Toy Story, Lance Armstrong and dogs on Skype
The Guardian
We've gone a bit animal crackers this week with an assortment of cute pets
and even a bear with a penchant for washing machines. But the first clip is
a movie masterpiece in itself – a replica of the classic film Toy Story
played out in real life ...
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Microsoft replacing Xbox Live voice chat with Skype
bit-tech.net
As well as becoming further integrated with the Xbox Live platform, Skype
will also replace Windows Live Messenger, formerly known as MSN Messenger,
Microsoft's popular instant messaging service which will be retired during
the first quarter of 2013.
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Shylock banking malware updated to spread via Skype, researchers say
ITworld.com
January 17, 2013, 1:31 PM — The Shylock home banking malware has been
updated with new functionality that allows it to spread automatically using
the popular Skype Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and instant messaging client.
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Shylock Malware Now Spreading via Skype
eSecurity Planet
"An analysis by [CSIS] shows that the newest version of the malware
includes a plugin named 'msg.gsm' that uses the chat function in Skype in
order to spread to new machines," writes Threatpost's Dennis Fisher. "The
malware relies on a network of ...
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Dogs talk on Skype
KVUE
The YouTube video "My dog can Skype!" has more than 130,000 views since
it was uploaded on Jan. 11. The video's owner writes, "This is Gaytor,
our wire haired fox terrier. When he isn't constantly growling, or being a
butt head, he enjoys skyping other ...
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Cape resident uses Skype as cheap home security system
Wink News
"The idea came from my kids, all of us have been active Skype users for
some time, and as we were getting ready to take a trip, my girls were
concerned about who's going to check on the cat." That's when Cape Coral
resident Jim Niehaus realized the ...
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Dogs Skype, $h!t Gets Heated
The Hollywood Gossip
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at January 17, 2013 3:20 pm. 0. Comments · Comments 0. Even dogs are using
Skype to maintain long-distance relationships nowadays. In this fun viral
video, a pair of canine ...
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Skype Scam
KRIS Corpus Christi News
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Better Business Bureau says beware of a new online
scam targeting Skype users. The default settings on Skype allow anyone else
with Skype to call you. That means that any scammer can find you and pop up
on your screen.
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