Skype Is Spreading Malware – Be Aware !

If you are using web to call each other than you must know Skype and you are using it very frequently to call your friends and family over the internet.The call quality in Skype is very good so a lot of people use it.But now a days a malware is getting spreaded.

The malware is taking control of your pc which is very dangerous news for you.So, as a safe browser of internet you must need to know the news that how this malware is getting spreaded.While using Skype if you get this instant message  ‘lol is this your new profile pic?’ then  please do not click on it.This is the link which is responsible for the malware.If you click on this malware then one trojan horse malware file will get downloaded automatically to your pc and will make a backdoor to your pc. Which will help the hackers to take control of your pc.

So, be aware! Do not click on it.Skype has already suggested their user to have the updated version of it and users can also update their security system to avoid this kind of attack.

This malware is bit similar with “Darkbot” malware.Skype is working on it to make this problem resolved and remove this malware from the system.

Himadri Subrah Saha

Himadri is an ICT Professional who writes for his technology tips & tricks related blog TechnTechie. Though it is hard to balance time in between professional life and blogging, he still manages time to work for his own blog and writes almost regularly. The dashboard of this WordPress is the only place where he does not feel tired! Read my other blogs @ PetCare and Teleinfo