Skype with Video

[cableman57]

What is the best download link.

 

[MegaSoundwave76]

Complete myth. Skype Mobile never had any security leak, be it the non-video or video versions.

***DO NOT CONFUSE SKYPE MOBILE WITH SKYPE FOR ANDROID***

Here is the break down:

Skype for Android- Audio only. Works for all current Android devices. Had security issue but it was fixed, since its account architecture runs directly to the web.

Skype Mobile- Audio only. Verizon Wireless devices only. Since its account architecture runs through VZW before the web, it did not fall victim to Skype for Android's security issue. ***NOT FOR USE WITH THUNDERBOLT***

Skype Mobile with Video- Audio and Video. Verizon Wireless LTE devices (and maybe a few 3G ones as well). Since its account architecture runs through VZW before the web, it did not fall victim to Skype for Android's security issue. ***THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON MOST DEVICES***

Good to know. So how come it's not "officially" released on the Thunderbolt?

 

[Mortiel]

So long as you and all your contacts remove all your personal data, there's not much info they can take, besides your skype id and city? you can watch the youtube video showing what info they can take.

Please stop spreading malicious rumors. Skype Mobile with Video never had a security leak. It was ONLY Skype for Android, and that has since been corrected. Please refer to my last post for more information.

 

[dpham00]

Please stop spreading malicious rumors. Skype Mobile with Video never had a security leak. It was ONLY Skype for Android, and that has since been corrected. Please refer to my last post for more information.

sorry for the inaccurate information, i read that there was a problem with the leaked skype video for the thunderbolt on android police. perhaps the version that they are referring to is different, or that they have inaccurate information? Can you clarify? [Updated] Exclusive: Vulnerability In Skype For Android Is Exposing Your Name, Phone Number, Chat Logs, And A Lot More | Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets - Android Police

 

[dpham00]

Mortiel: Sorry again for the confusion, i really just want to get to the bottom of this. you said that Android Police link i posted was misinterpreted, but the way i read it, it seemed clear that there was a problem with Skype video for Thunderbolt. You're probably right though, it could be clear to others, but perhaps i am too thick brained to understand the concept, however, based on my reading of it, that was what i got out of it. Is there another leaked skype video that works with the Thunderbolt, perhaps i am confusing the two?

Last Updated: April 15th, 2011 How Does This Work? How Can Skype fix this Comments (86) Update #1: Skype is investigating the issue, we?ve been told. Update #2: Skype?s official first response can be found here. The safety of our personal information is often a concern of mine ? who has my email address, my phone number, my date of birth? How can I keep my private information safe while still enjoying the internet? These concerns have prompted me to take a deeper look at Android apps more than once, and often this can yield some frightening information. On April 11, a leaked version of Skype Video hit the web and, having a Thunderbolt,I had to try it. My first impressions of it were positive, it worked and ran smoothly. My next reaction was, you guessed it: let?s take it apart. What I discovered was just how poorly this app stored private user data. I quickly came up with an exploit, and I was in shock at just how much information I could harvest. Everything was available to the rogue app I created, without the need for root or any special permissions. Surely, only this leaked beta build was vulnerable, or so I thought. But upon examining the standard version of Skype for Android (which has been available since October 2010) I discovered the same vulnerability ? meaning this affects all of the at least 10 million users of the app. Just a side note, the "Skype Mobile for Verizon" version of the app appears unaffected at this time.

again, i'm not saying you're wrong - you're probably right, and i somehow misread it, but it seemed awfully clear what Android Police wrote, at least in my eyes. Still, i have made some errors reading what should be clear before, so that's why i'm just trying to get to the bottom of this.

 

[Mortiel]

sorry for the inaccurate information, i read that there was a problem with the leaked skype video for the thunderbolt on android police. perhaps the version that they are referring to is different, or that they have inaccurate information? Can you clarify? [Updated] Exclusive: Vulnerability In Skype For Android Is Exposing Your Name, Phone Number, Chat Logs, And A Lot More | Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets - Android Police

From what I see in the video in that link, I cannot tell if he is demonstrating Skype for Android or Skype Mobile with Video. It *looks* like Skype for Android (which had this security flaw), but it could be either, with the app label simply shortened. I actually took a while back in early May and downloaded Justin Case's "Skypwnd" Proof of Concept app and was not able to harvest contact data from Skype Mobile from my Samsung Continuum (with normal Skype Mobile) nor from my Thunderbolt (with Skype Mobile with Video). I did not alter the "Skypwnd" PoC app, so there is something different between his Skype Mobile with Video app and mine apparently.

Please Note: He did state in this article that Skype Mobile (the 3G version) was not affected, so me testing my Continuum was really more of a curiosity.

This was what I said before:

Complete myth. Skype Mobile never had any security leak, be it the non-video or video versions.

***DO NOT CONFUSE SKYPE MOBILE WITH SKYPE FOR ANDROID***

Here is the break down:

Skype for Android- Audio only. Works for all current Android devices. Had security issue but it was fixed, since its account architecture runs directly to the web.

Skype Mobile- Audio only. Verizon Wireless devices only. Since its account architecture runs through VZW before the web, it did not fall victim to Skype for Android's security issue. ***NOT FOR USE WITH THUNDERBOLT***

Skype Mobile with Video- Audio and Video. Verizon Wireless LTE devices (and maybe a few 3G ones as well). Since its account architecture runs through VZW before the web, it did not fall victim to Skype for Android's security issue. ***THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON MOST DEVICES***

What I would recommend: If you are concerned about security, then download the "Skypwnd" PoC app and see if you can harvest information from the leaked Skype Mobile with Video on your device. If you can, then you should uninstall it. If you cannot harvest any data... well do what your gut tells you?

 

[dpham00]

From what I see in the video in that link, I cannot tell if he is demonstrating Skype for Android or Skype Mobile with Video. It *looks* like Skype for Android (which had this security flaw), but it could be either, with the app label simply shortened. I actually took a while back in early May and downloaded Justin Case's "Skypwnd" Proof of Concept app and was not able to harvest contact data from Skype Mobile from my Samsung Continuum (with normal Skype Mobile) nor from my Thunderbolt (with Skype Mobile with Video). I did not alter the "Skypwnd" PoC app, so there is something different between his Skype Mobile with Video app and mine apparently.

Please Note: He did state in this article that Skype Mobile (the 3G version) was not affected, so me testing my Continuum was really more of a curiosity.

This was what I said before:




What I would recommend: If you are concerned about security, then download the "Skypwnd" PoC app and see if you can harvest information from the leaked Skype Mobile with Video on your device. If you can, then you should uninstall it. If you cannot harvest any data... well do what your gut tells you?

fair enough. it is possible he was demonstrating skype for android, and maybe he meant to say that, but his writing was not clear, at least to me. i'd test the skypwnd, except that i upgraded to the mr2 and skype video won't even open with the mr2 update. i started a thread about it, but it didn't get any responses, so maybe i'm the only one having this problem with skype video and the mr2?

 

[prakash99]

Is this leaked version working on CM7? Video and all?

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[dpham00]

Is this leaked version working on CM7? Video and all?

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Haven't tried cm7, but
It works on das bamf 1.7

 

[dpham00]

From what I see in the video in that link, I cannot tell if he is demonstrating Skype for Android or Skype Mobile with Video. It *looks* like Skype for Android (which had this security flaw), but it could be either, with the app label simply shortened. I actually took a while back in early May and downloaded Justin Case's "Skypwnd" Proof of Concept app and was not able to harvest contact data from Skype Mobile from my Samsung Continuum (with normal Skype Mobile) nor from my Thunderbolt (with Skype Mobile with Video). I did not alter the "Skypwnd" PoC app, so there is something different between his Skype Mobile with Video app and mine apparently.

Please Note: He did state in this article that Skype Mobile (the 3G version) was not affected, so me testing my Continuum was really more of a curiosity.

This was what I said before:




What I would recommend: If you are concerned about security, then download the "Skypwnd" PoC app and see if you can harvest information from the leaked Skype Mobile with Video on your device. If you can, then you should uninstall it. If you cannot harvest any data... well do what your gut tells you?

I just downloaded and installed the skypwnd app and used it on the leaked Skype Video and it did indeed farm all my contact info just like the youtube video. though, as i said before, i just deleted all my contact info, or changed it to my skype id. so, if they farm from me, all they will get is my skype id, and city i live in. they will also get your contact's info too, so you would need to have your contacts delete their info as well. btw, it also has info from people who friend request you, even if you do not approve them, but so far, i only saw their user names. though, these are probably spammers.

 

[dpham00]

Did a little more research, tried to use Skype from vcast Apps section of android market and it would not let me run it.
The. Skype from the regular android market worked fine, and i tried to run the Skypwned.apk and it gave me an error. Same test with the leaked skype video displayed my personal information.

 

[prakash99]

Haven't tried cm7, but
It works on das bamf 1.7

Video as well or just voice?

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[dpham00]

Video as well or just voice?

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Yes, video works fine, I used the leaked version of Skype with video

 

[phoenixone]

Yes, video works fine, I used the leaked version of Skype with video

Bah, you're lucky. During conferencing, both our video feeds show upside down.

 

[thickey85]

skype with video working on Bamf 2.0?

@prakash99- are you running BAMF gingerremix 2.0 with the ability to use skype with video? If so, what kernel and radio are you using?

Thanks

 

[prakash99]

@prakash99- are you running BAMF gingerremix 2.0 with the ability to use skype with video? If so, what kernel and radio are you using?

Thanks

I was using skype video when was unrooted. I don't have skype since rooting.

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[project.in.process]

@prakash99- are you running BAMF gingerremix 2.0 with the ability to use skype with video? If so, what kernel and radio are you using?

Thanks

i was running 2.0.5---leaked skype didn't work
now running 2.0.6--leaked skype doesn't work

i wish it worked with a GB ROM

 

[prakash99]

i was running 2.0.5---leaked skype didn't work
now running 2.0.6--leaked skype doesn't work

i wish it worked with a GB ROM

Yeah, leaked Skype doesn't work with GB. That was the reason I was holding off rooting. My patience finally ran out this week. But even though I dearly miss Skype, I am glad I decided to root. My already awesome Thunderbolt is now even more awesome

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