Hackers Can Exploit Skype Vulnerability to Find User IP Address

From gbhackers.com

Hackers can now capture your IP address and expose your physical location by sending a Skype link, even if you don’t click it.

An IP address, which stands for “Internet Protocol address,” is like a unique digital home address for your device on the internet.

The IP addresses are sensitive addresses because they can reveal certain information about you and your online activities like:-

  • Approximate location
  • Type of device you’re using
  • Websites you visit

In a report shared with 404 Media, it’s been affirmed that the cybersecurity researcher behind this discovery, Yossi, has already notified Microsoft about this vulnerability earlier this month.

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