Baidu Links about Skype: Is it dangerous?
- Be sent from one Skype Account Links to the website Baidu, you should not open it. Baidu is a Chinese Version of Google. On what page they are then redirected is, however, unclear. Of Rip to viruses, you can expect everything in there.
- The Links will be sent to the fact that a Stranger has taken control of the affected Skype Account. The hackers don't want you to take away the Skype-Account, but only the Links on your Account to your friends.
- In most cases a Virus is responsible for All of this. This has sneaked into your System, and, among other things, your Skype password is read out and forwarded. May be your password is too simple and has been cracked (tips for a secure password). A large-scale data-theft in to Skype also comes in question, however, is rarely the case.
- You will only receive the Baidu Link from a contact, you need not to Worry. As long as you do not click on the Link, nothing can happen to them. The contact, however, that on his Account the Links will be sent.
- The Links will be sent but on your Skype Account, you need to act. More read in the next paragraph.
Skype: Baidu Links will be sent
Skype sends Baidu Links: First aid
- First of all, you should change your password. This allows you to lock out the attacker. You have used the password in connection with your e-Mail address with other websites and programs, you should change the passwords there as well. In the following practical tip we will show you how to make your Skype-change password.
- Then, you should perform a virus Scan. Your Skype password has been read by a pest, can this happen again and again. The free program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is considered to be extremely reliable.
MBAM: Baidu Links of sending Virus
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