Skype's Take on Vishing (Voice Phishing)
Skype is aware of so-called ‘vishing’ (or voice phishing) attacks, where a recorded call is made to a person to try and coax them to do something, like share personal information via phone or visit a Web site to download… Read more
Skype for Mac Chat Style Competition – stage 1 winners announced!
In late March, we announced our first-ever competition allowing users to submit their ideas for a new Skype for Mac chat style. While there is still time for you to show your creative side and submit your designs for a… Read more
Skype Terms of Use Updated
We've made some important changes to the Skype EULA, Skype Terms of Service, Skype.com Terms of Use. These three documents have been combined into a single streamlined document 'Skype Terms of Use', which we hope you will find simpler and… Read more
School2Home teaches parents about digital literacy with Skype
On June 7th, teachers, parents and students were recognized for their hard work and help in developing School2Home, a model technology immersion program designed to close the Achievement Gap and the Digital Divide in California. The program has 10 core… Read more
Skype Premium Just Got Better
For business or pleasure, Skype Premium continues to provide new ways to keep in touch with the important people in your life. In addition to Group Video Calling, our 3 and 12 month Premium subscriptions now also include unlimited* calling… Read more
Skype joins forces with TELUS to bring affordable international calling rates to customers in Canada
I'm happy to announce that we've signed an agreement with TELUS, Canada's fastest* coast-to-coast 4G network, to bring Skype's affordable international calling rates to customers across Canada. We know that you want to take your Skype conversations with you on… Read more
Shopping Goes Digital with Video Calling
For those of us who hate crowded shopping malls, or simply can't sneak away from our desks to shop, online shopping is a godsend. But what about those of us who don't have time to shop, but don't have the… Read more
Passing the torch
I started blogging for Skype way back in 2007, and took over the reins as 'blogger-in-chief' in 2008. Now it's time to pass the torch once again, this time to my colleague Jennifer Caukin. She's no stranger to readers of… Read more
Skype 2.2 beta for Linux update
We have released Skype 2.2 beta for Linux. With this update we fixed the problem which affected sign in last week. We have also reduced Skype's CPU usage when making video calls. Start downloading the new build now. Give… Read more
As the G8 talks Net, the Netherlands decides to protect Net Neutrality in law
This week I was at the "eG8 Forum" in Paris. Many leading figures of the Internet world spoke at this event leading up to the meeting of the world's 8 leading economies, including Skype's co-founder Niklas Zennström. Another Internet… Read more
