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Skype hack hijacks your computer, puts it to work making Bitcoin

Someone's using a Skype vulnerability to create a Bitcoin-mining botnet.

On Apr 5, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Save Skype, save the world

Why it's so important to protect apps like Skype and WhatsApp from governmental bans. 

On Apr 1, 2013 by [email protected]

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Saudi Arabia to track Twitter, ban Skype

The country announced plans to monitor its citizens' tweets, and claimed its looking for a way to crack down on Skype calling.

On Apr 1, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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RIP MSN Messenger

All users of Windows Live Messenger (except in mainland China) now have to use Skype instead.

On Mar 15, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy

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To catch a YouTube predator

Pedophiles can exploit a loophole in YouTube’s system to actively approach young teens for explicit acts.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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We’re Skyping at a record-setting rate—are phone carriers doomed?

Skype calls are now equivalent to one-third of global phone traffic—and it's increasing steadily. What does this mean for the phone?

On Feb 15, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Nude-photo hacker charged with victimizing 350 women

A California man is accused of breaking into women's online accounts, and using the nude photos he found there to extort  them.

On Jan 30, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Ask Electra: My new boyfriend wants Skype sex

Ask Electra: This reader wonders if she should say yes to Skype sex in a new relationship.

On Dec 7, 2012 by [email protected]

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How Russian hackers infiltrated Skype

A simple password reset trick was all it took to gain access to people's private Skype accounts

On Nov 14, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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@Blanket theft: One surprising security loophole that puts Twitter accounts at risk

And all to impress the ladies.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Kris Holt

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8 tips for a successful Skype relationship

Dating coach Beth Cook offers some helpful tips for spicing up your long-distance relationship. 

On Aug 17, 2012 by Beth Cook

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New FBI surveillance unit focuses on Skype and wireless communications

The Domestic Communications Assistance Center is a collaborative effort between the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Drug Enforcement Agency, working on custom wiretapping hardware. 

On May 23, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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A wedding photo that will bring you to tears

Too sick to attend her daughter's wedding, Ashley Broering's mom watched it online.

On Aug 12, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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