Skype for Android vulnerable to hacking? In simple terms Skype forgot to encrypt the files and enforce permissions on the internal database. The folks over at Android Police built a "proof of concept" app that reads in all the personal information stored in the database maintained by the Skype program. What can you do about it besides NOT run Skype? Not much.
If you are a reader of this blog this go back to what I have talked about a few times. If and when your Android gets hacked it will because of a shortsighted programmer or a flaw left in some monster program like Flash where they find vulnerabilities almost monthly not some rogue program you downloaded off the Market or from some Chinese hacker (not that it can't happen I am talking likelihood of it occuring). Again for this Skype exploit an anti-virus program is NOT going to help you. So please do not think you are covered by the various AV apps out there if the program is "playing by the rules".
I guess this in more of a plea to the Android developers out there to stay vigilant and for you, the user, to stay informed about your device. What makes Android great is also possibly it greatest downfall - The ability to quickly deploy programs and the option to run any program you want by clicking "Allow unknown sources".
Just a reminder I will be out there watching for issues and exploits that could effect your Xoom so if you are on Facebook or Twitter you may want to click ton he buttons over to the right and "Like" the FAQ or add the FAQ as a Twitter friend because the only thing we do here is talk about the Xoom and the apps that run on it
More @ Android Police
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