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Skype protocol cracked
A Chinese company has successfully cracked the protocol used by Skype. While the ramifications of this are not yet fully clear, given the fact that Skype runs a commercial service alongside its free peer-to-peer voice over IP service, this can only spell bad news. Interestingly, the fact that the company that has performed the crack is located in China makes for a very difficult situation for Skype; since apparently the Chinese government blocks Skype, it appears that there is no interest amongst Chinese officials to go after this company for the transgression. This leaves Skype with very few options, other than changing their protocol, which would be a very costly move.[via Kevin Tofel]
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