f0rk_b0mb Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 "A Microsoft server accesses URLs sent in Skype chat messages, even if they are HTTPS URLs and contain account information. A reader of Heise publications notified Heise Security (link to German website, Google translation). They replicated the observation by sending links via Skype, including one to a private file storage account, and found that these URLs are shortly after accessed from a Microsoft IP address. When confronted, Microsoft claimed that this is part of an effort to detect and filter spam and phishing URLs." http://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/05/14/1516247/microsoft-reads-your-skype-chat-messages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 You mean like they have done for years in WLM.. if you click a link it brings you to a windows live site asking you for permissions before proceeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'm talking from history when I say this but, there have been nefarious groups, not necessarily within America but countries in general who abuse otherwise vague issues such as this. most recently the DOJ seized Associate press communications without their knowledge. That is awful. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418918,00.asp not exactly the same I know but, if there's a chance of abuse, someone will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Appleseed Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Not surprise really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambiance Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 But Microsoft told us they care about our privacy! drazen11 and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier1st Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's sad they resort to this low end behavior. But Microsoft told us they care about our privacy! They say that to get you to use there services, so they can vendor type lock you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJerman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Of course! Microsoft reads your Skype links, Google already knew the link you sent because you searched for it before you sent it, and Facebook already knew because it knows you better than you know yourself and knew what you were going to talk to your friend about. As it has ALWAYS been, you have NO privacy online. You are only as private as the details you choose not to share with the web. Shiranui and Denis W. 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted May 14, 2013 Developer Share Posted May 14, 2013 Facebook loads any links sent in private messages too, in order to generate the page preview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charisma Veteran Posted May 14, 2013 Veteran Share Posted May 14, 2013 Looks like the only way to send a truly private message and ensure it isn't intercepted is writing it on a piece of paper in a private room, then handing them the paper and making sure they only open it to read it in another private room. Convenience always comes at a price, I guess. Nick H. and Yusuf M. 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Same process that happens when MS and Google scans/detects spam and malicious content in emails and the same/similar process Google uses for targeting ads. But in Google's case, they are bad because they are being accused of stealing your data. Tip...want to keep your info secure? Take your own measures to do so and not trust anyone else to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Looks like the only way to send a truly private message and ensure it isn't intercepted is writing it on a piece of paper in a private room, then handing them the paper and making sure they only open it to read it in another private room. Convenience always comes at a price, I guess. there are those "link stoppers" can't recall the websites names, but it's basically short urls, to protect rapidshare, zhare, mega etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted May 14, 2013 Member Share Posted May 14, 2013 I feel like I've been Scroogled. The_Observer 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydude Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 You've gotta be pretty dumb to think there's an actual PERSON clicking and reading these links. As previously said this is done automatically as part of the SmartScreen screening process which is integrated into many MS services. Coi, sparkymcg, DrainTheSw4mp and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrainTheSw4mp Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Good. I hope they read my Skype chat history so they'll take note of how much I love them, and hopefully hire me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcfan Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 in the name of fighting spam, im alright with that. in reading my emails or messages to serve me ads? **** off, whoever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
link6155 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 And google reads your Gtalk messages DrainTheSw4mp 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 What else is new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 in any case, its google fault, scroogled ads said so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I think we're really exaggerating on this privacy issue. I mean, can't we all just be thankful for consistent personalization and protection. It's better from a certified company than random users on the virtual block to access your content. They do such things to ensure further advancement in our personal needs and unwanted habits from the content given to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted May 15, 2013 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looks like the only way to send a truly private message and ensure it isn't intercepted is writing it on a piece of paper in a private room, then handing them the paper and making sure they only open it to read it in another private room. Convenience always comes at a price, I guess. Or use public key exchange and swap the keys via secure means (Like meeting in person and swapping thumb drives, then keeping them secret) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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