A Skype app vulnerability could expose your IP address to hackers — and Microsoft has yet to fix it

Microsoft is reportedly dragging its feet on fixing yet another security vulnerability. This time, it’s a flaw in the Skype mobile app that could let hackers obtain your IP address by opening a message with a link — no clicking required, according to a report from 404 Media.

The flaw, which was uncovered by the independent security researcher Yossi, allows hackers to see a user’s general location by having them open …

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