Security flaw in Skype for Mac fixed

Asher goes on to announce that a new update, which will include the hotfix along with a number of other bug fixes, will be sent out at once week. This update, but, will prompt users to install it. Asher's post ends by recommending that users make sure they are running the latest version of Skype. Mac users can check now by clicking here. Skype users with Windows and Linux are not susceptible to the vulnerability.

Founded in 2003, the company's hugely popular VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) application can have around 23 million users logged in and chatting at any one time. Recent reports have recommended that the company is in talks with both Google and Facebook regarding a possible joint venture or acquisition.