Well this is scary for Skype users and very embarrassing for Skype developers/owners aka. Microsoft.
I sure hope they fix this before they get sued into oblivion for this blatant privacy breach.
I sure hope they fix this before they get sued into oblivion for this blatant privacy breach.
EDIT: I queried the deletion with a moderater. Was informed it had been moved to the forums admin area to be discussed at their next meeting. He said he agreed it looks like a serious problem so they are aware.
Interesting to hear that they're deleting it, though.
I mean - it's one thing if Skype was advertising itself as a privacy protecting, identity hiding service... but they don't. They provide convenient A/V connections.
It's not exactly shocking, but it certainly shouldn't be able to happen until you've approved a person as a contact.
It also implies that they'll open the email, which most average people won't do unless they know the sender or are otherwise expecting an email.
Bet you're a Mac user?