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 May 30 2006, 12:43 AM
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Newbie [Level 1]  Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 29-May 06 Member No.: 24,489  |
When I started Skype today it said that I should install a new version because the old one has security problems. Does anyone know anything about this? Maybe I am a bit paranoid but still I would not like to see me computer hacked.
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May 30 2006, 07:44 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 24-September 05 Member No.: 12,212 |
Then...you update? right? haha....
it's kinda logical that they make new versions because of 2 reasons: 1)New features 2)Security issues. in your case it's number 2, so i'd follow their suggestion and just update |
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May 30 2006, 11:41 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 29-May 06 Member No.: 24,489 |
Yes, sure, but I was asking about the seriosness of the hole. I was worried that other computers I take care of may be affected. You can never be too safe
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May 31 2006, 12:01 AM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 25-February 06 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 19,113 |
Don't worry... if it was a big flaw that could compromise your computers safety, some news site will have the details on that and there has been no news yet!
So sit back and relax... |
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Jun 27 2006, 01:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 13-May 06 From: Toronto Member No.: 23,592 |
Yes hujtec,
When I started up Skype a few days ago (I haven't used it in a long while), I was a little suprised and kind of caught off guard when seeing the update patch to fix 'security problems'. But then again, it's no different than hopping on WindowsUpdate to see patches and such that address security issues. Just update to the newest version. Can't hurt. |
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Jun 27 2006, 01:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 130 Joined: 1-May 06 Member No.: 22,833 |
I havent had any updates needed. Im using OSX.
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Jun 27 2006, 04:47 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 22-June 06 Member No.: 25,524 |
I havent had any updates need either. Im using ubuntu.
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Jun 27 2006, 04:49 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 27-June 06 Member No.: 25,730 |
any other bhd players use skyp i use it times help ppl make maps etc and stuff if so get in touch with me anytime
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Jun 27 2006, 06:12 PM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 26-August 05 Member No.: 11,160 |
mine didn't ask me to update either. But maybe it will soon.
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