How secure is skype? It is something that alway pops up when people are discussing the merits of VOIP and free services like Skype.
Security is really important if you are looking for a business voip solution, less so you would think on a free service like skype.
Well this post over at the register flags up the idea that the NSA and other security networks have a huge issue with the security measures on Skype. As it both free and and peer to peer it means that those wishing to listen in have real issues. Has the NSA really offered millions of dollars for a back door entry into the skype system.
I am not sure if this is clever PR by Skype (making users think it is more secure than it is), a neat trick to get people to use skype when the NSA has already cracked it or the truth? Who knows? It does raise some interesting questions.
Read the article here
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