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I received a message from my anti-malware program:
Successfully blocked access to a potentially malicious website: 212.116.122.130
Type: Outgoing
Port:9747
Process: skype.exe
Does this mean my Skype is infected and if so, how do I remove the infection?
Thank you
Reg Charie

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