"Why does Skype even have any clickable links in it at all if Microsoft can't be bothered to keep the obvious malware out?"
Another comment:
"Re the conclusion: to protect yourself, don't run an OS that will silently install software just because you clicked on a blue link in a program published by the OS vendor.
Steve Ballmer should be jailed as an accessory for allowing this."
"New Skype malware spreading at 2,000 clicks per hour to mine Bitcoins" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5502028
One of the choice top HN comments:
"Why does Skype even have any clickable links in it at all if Microsoft can't be bothered to keep the obvious malware out?"
Another comment:
"Re the conclusion: to protect yourself, don't run an OS that will silently install software just because you clicked on a blue link in a program published by the OS vendor. Steve Ballmer should be jailed as an accessory for allowing this."
Damned if they do, damned if they don't.