Anthony Papillion: > On 03/22/2013 03:25 PM, Joseph Lorenzo Hall wrote: >> >> >> On 3/22/13 3:21 PM, Andreas Bader wrote: >>> >>> Is this the same "Script Kiddie Hack" that was available for IQC a few >>> years ago? Don't you think that will solve itself? >> >> Not familiar with that hack... >> >> This one essentially omits a few steps of the Skype client handshake and >> the IP address is sent to the attacker without any notice to the target >> Skype user. This is one reason I only keep skype on when I'm using it >> and then make sure VPN before launching it. > > One thing to note is that this 'hack' gives the *last* IP that the user > logged in from (which, of course, might be the current IP if the user is > currently logged in). The user doesn't have to be logged in for it to > work. I just resolved mine and it gave me my IP address but I haven't > been logged on in two days. > > Anthony > > -- > Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by > emailing moderator at [email protected] or changing your settings at > https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech >
Here in Europe IPs mostly change every 24h. Some need more time. If you are quick enough the IP change is no problem. Andreas -- Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at [email protected] or changing your settings at https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
