Looks like Skype has some more security issues. Andy had an "eavesdropping" security issue when he tried calling another Skype user.
Essentially when he dialed this other Skype user, this user was already in a Skype conference call, so Andy started to leave a message. Apparently, the Skype conference participants could hear Andy! Not only that, but Andy could also hear the Skype participants that were conferencing. This is a scary thought to think that someone leaving a Skype voice message could eavesdrop on a ongoing Skype call.
Check out his blog entry here: SAM - Skype® Answering Machine --
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Maybe it should be called the SHIM SHAM Skype Hacking Machine. Not only does it record your calls, but you get a high level of service. ))
This is not a security flaw -- this is a feature : - )
It is just as if you were sitting in my office and an incoming POTS call is picked up by my 20 year old answering machine. If the volume is up everyone in the secure space (my office) can hear the recording. Solution: Mute the answering machine.
Remember how folks used this feature to screen calls -- "Hi it's Sally, if you are there please pick up". We just need to learn how to use these new tools. When you have a meeting you mute your answering machine -- that should be the default.
/PBM
Muting the answering machine is not enough because the caller is able to monitor the conversation. One should have such a bugging system.