Skype version 1.5.0.80 patches critical vulnerability

Calling all Skype users - if you haven't updated to the latest version, you really should. Version 1.5.0.80 (Mac OS X), released on Tuesday, "solves a 'highly critical' vulnerability that could lead to the remote execution of arbitrary code." So says Secunia, an IT Security news company. The flaw was caused by a malformed URL and could potentially lead to your system being compromised. Oops! No need to panic, though. Just update now and you'll be covered. If you're using Skype for Mac Beta 2.x I don't believe this affects you, so don't go downgrading just yet! UPDATE: Mac Beta 2.x was updated to 2.0.0.3 yesterday. and has the same fix. Thanks Sejuru!

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