Re: Is Skype safe for user?

From: Bigbruva (Richardh_at_dontusethis.ws)
Date: 05/04/05


Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 00:09:38 -0700

Yes, I know of one very large company that blocks it through it's firewall
as a matter of policy.
They are using ISA Server 2004 to filter it using application layer
filtering.

 BB

"Tim Holman (MVP - Windows Security)" <tim_holman@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:usc%239jCUFHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Has anyone successfully managed to block Skype with a firewall ?
>
> Regards,
>
> Tim
>
> "Mark Randall" <markyr@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:u9aqEt%23TFHA.4092@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> None that are known by me, I suggest turning off alternate port 80 in it
>> tho.
>>
>> - Mark R
>>
>> "cc" <anonymous@disscussion.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:uWEO4o8TFHA.4056@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> The use of Skype is completely based on internet. I wonder if the
>>> software
>>> is secure. Any severe security problems found in this software?
>>>
>>> Any technical comments would be much appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>



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