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Threat actors are increasingly mimicking legitimate applications like Skype, Adobe Reader, and VLC Player as a means to abuse trust relationships and increase the likelihood of a successful social engineering attack. Other most impersonated legitimate apps by icon include 7-Zip, TeamViewer, CCleaner, Microsoft Edge, Steam, Zoom, and WhatsApp, an analysis from VirusTotal has revealed. “One […]
Attackers took advantage of a bank employee to penetrate their computer infrastructure Redbanc, a company responsible for administering the interbank ATM network in Chile, suffered a serious cybersecurity incident, reported network security and ethical hacking experts from the International Institute of Cyber Security. After some local media began to follow up on the incident, Redbanc […]
A 19-year old bug hunter has identified a flaw in the Android version of Microsoft’s Skype app, which is exploited can help the attacker access various app functions without needing to go through passcode verification for unlocking the phone. Once the phone is unlocked, the attacker can view everything from contacts to photos, send SMS […]
The new Skype 8.0 has been fully redesigned and will replace its predecessor, version 7.0, which will cease to function after September 1, 2018. The new version comes with several great features like HD video calling (with a maximum of 24 people), screen sharing during calls, file sharing up to 300 MB, media gallery, and […]
A Newly discovered Android Trojan with Hidden Malicious code compromise Android Phone and steal sensitive information from victims well-known chat Messengers. Andriod Malware is kept increasing and targeting victims around the world using many advanced functionalities. This Trojan distributing as com.android.boxa and the method of distribution via a malicious app called Cloud Module in China. This Malware is designed to […]
The 21-year-old has been jailed for running a botnet and selling malware in the Dark Web. A 21-year-old has been jailed for two years after being convicted of launching DDoS attacks against high-profile technology firms. The UK’s West Midlands police force said late last week that Alex Bessell, from Liverpool, was behind a string of […]
Newly emerging malware that combined with several malicious apps called AnubisSpy linked to cyberespionage campaign to steal messages (SMS), photos, videos, contacts, email accounts, calendar events, and browser histories. its sophisticated capabilities also performing to take screenshots and record audio, including calls which basically targets Middle Eastern countries. This kind of spyware app Developers creating […]
The critical flaw doesn’t require any user interaction, either. A critical flaw in Microsoft’s Skype web messaging and call service allows attackers to crash systems and execute code. This week, Vulnerability Lab security researcher Benjamin Kunz Mejri revealed the previously unknown vulnerability in a public security disclosure, saying the stack buffer overflow flaw, CVE-2017-9948, impacts […]
A soon-to-be-deprecated API included with Skype for Mac contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authentication procedures and query for user data or interact with a local Skype installation. According to researchers from Trustwave, the bug affects the Desktop API, previously known as the Skype Public API. The role of this API is […]
Security researchers warn that a bogus Flash Player app aimed at Android mobile devices has surfaced and is luring victims to download and install banking malware that steals credit card information and can defeat two-factor identification schemes. Wells Fargo, Discovery Financial and Chase customers, along with services such as Skype, Snapchat and Facebook are targeted in these […]
All-in-one Messenger, a simple Google Chrome add-ons which combines chat and messaging services into one simple application. In this Chrome app we are able to use Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, Google Hangouts and many more. WhatsApp Skype Google Hangouts Facebook Messenger Steam GroupMe Yahoo Messenger Flowdock Telegram WeChat Discord Tencent QQ XMPP HipChat Wire Mattermost […]
Today, we’ve been alerted about an ongoing spam campaign against Skype users. The majority of those affected are in India, Japan, and the Philippines. Below is what the message looks like: The spam message contains Japanese katakana characters and a bitly link with the following format: bit.ly/{7 randomly generated characters}?profile_image={Skype contact name} I could be […]
In October last year, we reported how a 10-year-old filipino virtual girl “sweetie” takes pedophile to prison in Australia for good. Now a report suggests that scammers/predators are tricking users (mostly males) into extorting money via online video chat on Skype and other chatting softwares. The scammers are smart, all they do is use an attractive woman and some sweet […]
It’s time to say good bye to once the best instant messaging platform MSN Messenger (also known as Windows Live Messenger). Microsoft started shutting down MSN Messenger globally in April 2013 and it will be completely vanished from the Internet on October 31st 2014. Messenger is only available in mainland China until then. For anyone who grew up in the […]
Pamela [Win] It is free to download and allows you to record calls you make using Skype. It works on Windows devices and according to the website its certified by Skype. Here is a list all the features that it has: Skype Call Recording Skype Video Recording Skype Chat Recording Skype Call Transfer Skype Call […]
Skype has finally announced its latest Skype 4.0 for Linux operating systems and it is now available for download. It took a lot of hard work and time to develop amazing new Skype features for Linux, Skype 4.0 is now available for download and a detailed note on new Skype 4.0 features are given below. Features of Skype […]