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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AR15Posted:
Raizel I think it's kinda sad that they have to do this, like why can't people just leave other people alone.
I agree. I never got my IP or internet messed with, but I had friends that did. Shit is annoying when you are just trying to relax and have some fun in a call with some friends just to be interrupted by idiots on the internet.
KxrLPosted:
Raizel I think it's kinda sad that they have to do this, like why can't people just leave other people alone.
Well there are sad people in today's society
EvoVIIIPosted:
I think it's kinda sad that they have to do this, like why can't people just leave other people alone.
OGPosted:
Good, this is not only better but safer. There are people out there who can actually find you by your ip address. Its a bit scary tbh. Good for them
AxePosted:
Its probably a good idea that they are hiding IP's now, because it seems like whenever someone gets someone else mad, they get hit offline these days. Might make it a little bit harder to do that now.
PubsPosted:
I've been wondering when they were going to do this. I only add people I trust on skype to prevent ddos :/
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