An independent security researcher known as Yossi has discovered a vulnerability in the Skype mobile app that allows hackers to obtain a user’s IP address simply by sending a message.
Yossi reported the issue to Microsoft, but Microsoft stated that the vulnerability did not need to be fixed immediately. However, after the situation was covered by the media, Microsoft promised to release a fix in an upcoming update.
This hole can pose a serious threat to activists, journalists and other groups that could become targets of cybercriminals. It allows you to determine the general physical location of the user, which may be critical in some situations.
Security experts believe that Microsoft should take action to fix this vulnerability as soon as possible. It can be used for physical or digital tracking, making it extremely dangerous.
Source: Ferra
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