IMPORTANT! SKYPE INSTALLS MALWARE!

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IMPORTANT! SKYPE INSTALLS MALWARE!

Post by Ult_Sm86 »

THIS IS NOT A JOKE and I'm not one of those people who falls for old stunts.

This is being seen all over the place in the last 24 hours, only just hitting Facebook within the last two.

It appears it is installing "EasyBitGo Malware" onto users' computers without their knowing or even consenting being it installs even if you click "NO".

Options? Turn skype off until the updates that fix this come through.


Or get a new chat program.



Or get a Macbook.


That is all.
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IMPORTANT! SKYPE INSTALLS MALWARE!

Post by HoodedMan »

Per the very link you cited, EasyBits Go is not malware, and its installation was both accidental and has been suspended.
It has come to our attention that concerns have been expressed from Skype users over the update delivered to Skype Extras for Windows by Easybits software.

The software is provided by our partner EasyBits, and is part of the Skype Extras Manager. The Extras Manager has been included in Windows releases of our software since 2006. This latest update from EasyBits included elements of their desktop games organizer in error, but it neither installs nor un-installs correctly. This update has been disabled while we work with them to correct the problems and user experience.

Skype works closely with its partners to ensure that our users receive the best possible Skype experience and is working with EasyBits to ensure this issue does not happen again.
The first link you posted has nothing to do with the update to Skype Extras. It's always best in these situations to wait for an official response from the company and not to get alarmed and spread the rumors that circulate until then.
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