It's relative security has been one of the best and unique features of Skype since it was created. Where else could you get encrypted verbal communication these days without employing some form of Bond-esque appliance?
The article covers all that can be at this point, without knowing what really happened. I have to admit, though, I'm giving Skype second thoughts now and am going to look into using some of the other tools so I can rest a little easier. Whether I'm talking about business or my kids--or even my groceries, I know one thing: I'm not interested in Big Gov listening in.
Bond out.
Link: Beware of Skype | Free Software Magazine.
On Sunday, August 5, 2007 Bush signed the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) into law, in which the U.S. Congress spinelessly caved in and gave legal authority to the Bush administration to continue to intercept and spy on electronic communications. Then, on Thursday, August 16, 2007 the whole worldwide Skype network goes down. Coincidence? [click link above for full article]
