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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/08.13.07/Fri/skype.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/08.13.07/Fri/skype.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..13fbf96 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/08.13.07/Fri/skype.txt @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +Yesterday, while testing the new Skype of Mac beta, we noticed that the service was experiencing some server problems and the Skype posted a note admitting as much and claiming the issue would be resolved in twenty-four hours. + +While Skype isn't completely back up for all users, it appears that a significant portion of the network is back up and running, though what went wrong is still a little unclear. + +Yesterday, George Ou at ZDNet posted a [message][4] from Valery Marchuk of SecurityLab.ru which claimed that a code exploit published by an anonymous user could have been the culprit in the Skype outage, a charge Skype denies. + +There's a new note up on the Skype "Heartbeat" page [which reads][2]: + +>Apologies for the delay, but we can now update you on the Skype sign-on issue. As we continue to work hard at resolving the problem, we wanted to dispel some of the concerns that you may have. The Skype system has not crashed or been victim of a cyber attack. We love our customers too much to let that happen. This problem occurred because of a deficiency in an algorithm within Skype networking software. This controls the interaction between the user’s own Skype client and the rest of the Skype network. + +Although Skype has [not responded][3] to most media inquires, Skype representatives [tell the New York Times][1]: "This problem occurred because of a deficiency in an algorithm within Skype networking software. This controls the interaction between the user's own Skype client and the rest of the Skype network." + +They also went on to say that the service may not be fully restored for a little while. "There is a chance this could go on beyond tomorrow, but it’s our hope that it’s going to be resolved," said Kurt Sauer, Skype’s chief security officer. + +Apparently Skype knows what the problem is, but can't seem to find a way to fix it. So far the outage has affected an estimated 220 million users. + +[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/17/business/17ebay.html?ex=1345003200&en=cccaa6da8a8347fb&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss +[2]: http://heartbeat.skype.com/2007/08/the_latest_on_the_skype_signon.html +[3]: http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/08/skype-wont-comm.html +[4]: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=683
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