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Skype iOS Bug found that allows pirate in harm


Reports Mashable today on a new security vulnerability that was just found in Skype?s iOS app. The bug, which is a cross-site scripting (XSS) problem, was found in Skype 3.0.1 and earlier. According to Mashable, the security hole allows an attacker to use a malicious JavaScript code that runs when the user looks at a text message in the chat window Skype?s. Apparently once it gained footing in this way, malicious code can then access all the files on your device iOS that the Skype application has access, which includes your address book. Skype has already acted swiftly to address the problem, issue the following statement to the issue: ?We work hard to correct this problem reported in our next planned version, which we hope to roll out imminently. ? Check out the video above to see exactly how the malicious code handles interact with your iPhone and your iPad. Scary!

Source: Vulnerability in Skype may allow hackers Steal User Data

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