I suspect the reason Skype is “in the frame” currently is it’s popularity. This is kind of problem is old news in many respects. Tags: encryption, intelligence, NSA, Skype, surveillance, VoIP Here’s an article claiming that Italian criminals are using Skype more than the telephone because of eavesdropping concerns. The NSA may be able to do that: but it seems that if so, this uses up too much of the agency’s resources at present. Rumour suggests that America’s NSA may be able to break Skype encryption-assuming they have access to a given call or message-but nobody else. This lack of openness prompts many security pros to rubbish Skype on “security through obscurity” grounds: but nonetheless it remains a popular choice with those who think they might find themselves under surveillance. The company won’t disclose details of its encryption, either, and isn’t required to as it is Europe based. Being P2P, the network can’t be accessed by the company providing it and the authorities can’t gain access by that route. Skype in particular is a serious problem for spooks and cops. Britain’s GCHQ has also stated that it has severe problems intercepting VoIP and internet communication in general. This was already thought to be the case, following requests from German authorities for special intercept/bugging powers to help them deal with Skype-loving malefactors. The spybiz exec, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed that Skype continues to be a major problem for government listening agencies, spooks and police. At least, according to an anonymous “industry source”:
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