Let me start: What is skype?
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system.Do you use Skype? If yes, be very careful!
There are thief's who created a harmful peace of "code", that trick users in presenting that you have a new Skype
Contact, that want to add you. Once allowed you will be greeted with the following screen and options
You don't need to have sleepless nights because of this "code", because every person is personally infected.
(It doesn't spread like a Virus on Facebook or the internet) You have to first accept the "contact" to your contact list, for the Virus to be activated.
Once the malicious code is in place, anyone in the thief's contacts list is vulnerable as soon as they log in to their account. By logging in, your contacts’ profiles are updated, including their phone number information.
The only Skype clients (Skype versions/programs) being attacked is version 5.3.0.120 for Mac OS X and Windows. (To check your version, go to About Skype in the Program/Application).
In cases like this, it’s safe to assume that Skype will be coming out with a new version of its software once this vulnerability is corrected.
Remember: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR SOFTWARE UP TO DATE
