Skype hides IP addresses to protect users from online trolls
After initially allowing users to choose whether they wanted to share their IP address with contacts, the company's latest update will now hide their details from other Skype users by default. Microsoft says the measure will "prevent individuals from obtaining a Skype ID and resolving to an IP address," which won't only protect gamers, but other Skype users who may be targeted by online trolls. Before Microsoft enabled the feature, gamers used third-party workarounds to keep themselves safe. Its latest update removes that hassle and lets players get back to pwning the competition without fear of reprisals.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/22/skype-hide-ip-addresses-skype/
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kiddingPosted:
gooooood. tired of hearing kids complain about modders freaking them out because they have their IP.
AdamuPosted:
Good to see that they have added this much needed thing into Skype will stop a lot of trolling and threats
SleepPosted:
It's nice to see them adding something so very-much needed. I have always been hesitant on adding people due to this.
DeftonesPosted:
Finally lol, all those kids thinking they were hackers because they can skype resolve lol
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