VoIP & Gadget News – Skype Responds to Android Vulnerability

Skype’s Chief Security Officer, Adrian Asher responded to Android Police’s article on a vulnerability in the Skype for Android client. He writes:

It has been brought to our attention that, were you to install a malicious third-party application onto your Android device, then it could access the locally stored Skype for Android files.

These files include cached profile information and instant messages. We take your privacy very seriously and are working quickly to protect you from this vulnerability, including securing the file permissions on the Skype for Android application.

To protect your personal information, we advise users to take care in selecting which applications to download and install onto their device.

He acknowledges the need for Skype to secure the file permissions, but also basically says to take care which apps you install. But how does one know which Androids apps might be stealing Skype personal info, especially now that this exploit is out in the open?

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