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The internet reels from a cyber attack again. This time it’s on the popular audio-video internet communicator, ‘Skype’. Cyber sleuths reportedly said that a malicious spam campaign is on the rise. The virus comes as an instant message from a supposed ‘friend’ from the Skype contact list of Indian users.
The virus then takes over the attacked person’s machine by allowing communicating access through a remote http server. It steals the user’s personal details and credentials and posts fraud activities in the name of the victim.
Cyber security has urged users to not accept unsolicited web links, file transfers or attachments in Skype messages and to install updates on security softwares to protect Skype. It is important to download the latest version of Skype from trusted sources, install and update anti-virus software and disable auto play features as a precaution.
(Based on Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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