Although Skype is considered by many to be a secure and privacy-oriented Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) messenger, privacy activists often warn about the threats to privacy posed by it.
If you don’t already know, Skype allows us to take part in verbal conversations over the Internet. In 2018, it had about 300 million monthly active users, so needless to say it’s still widely used.
What Are the Privacy Benefits of Using Skype?
Skype initially relied on a peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol allowing users to exchange voice and other data between themselves without the interference of a third party. The information exchanged through the P2P protocol was encrypted in order to prevent eavesdropping.
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