Vulnerability Found in Skype for iOS

If you're using Skype for iOS, you might want to use it less frequently until the next update. News of a vulnerability has been released to the public. Using the technique detailed by the security researcher who discovered the exploit, an attacker could execute Javascript code simply by sending a user a message. With the exploit, any file on the iOS device is up for grabs.

Don't even look at messages from strangers, because the simple act of loading the message will allow your iOS device to be attacked. Remember, Microsoft bought Skype some time ago, and it seems they've continued with their philosophy: if the public doesn't know about a vulnerability, don't fix it.

The exploit was reported to Skype some time ago, but the researcher only came forward to the public about the exploit now. The idea was to give Skype some time to fix it. From the details he posted on the exploit, it doesn't sound like it would be very difficult to fix. In fact, if they dedicate some time to patching the exploit, they could have an update out very shortly. With any luck, now that the attack has gotten public attention a fix for it will be released shortly. Skype doesn't want to make their reputation for poor security any worse.
via CultOfMac

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Skype for iPhone

It's finally here, and even a few minutes early. Skype for iPhone is now available in the US iTunes store, free of charge. We've heard great thing from the folks in Japan who've been fiddling with it for the last twelve hours, and so far it's sounding pretty good for us, too, with only minor hiccups. Not sure if it's a glitch, but despite what we heard earlier, we seem to be able to dial out while on 3G and not over Wi-Fi (at least running OS 3.0 beta). Hit up the read link for quickest route to the app store page, and let us know what you think. Betcha wish you could ditch that AT&T voice plan now, huh?

Update 1

We're getting reports the app is crashing for jailbroken iPhones — and possibly non-jailbroken ones as well. We just got our first denial when dialing out over 3G via a popup notification, but it only happened once and we were back to old habits one call later. We did experience a brief period where no sound was coming through, but that might have something to do with using OS 3.0 and was remedied by restarting the phone.

Update 2 

So far, it looks like dialing over 3G's only working for those with OS 3.0 beta, but unfortunately all of us in that situation are now suffering from frequent crashes and loss of audio. Things seem to be going smoothly for those running the latest non-beta firmware, but the calls only work over Wi-Fi. That said, when using the app as intended (non-beta firmware over Wi-Fi), audio quality was surprisingly good, far better than any third party apps we've used.

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