Posts Tagged 'VOIP'

Skype tapping program code released

Posted by Gold Lock Team on September 2 2009 Add Comments

A software developer who designed a way to tap and record calls made on Skype and other VoIP networks has made the source code of the spying program public, a move he said will allow other programmers to build workarounds to the potential threat. The programmer, Ruben Unteregger, was tasked by his former company ERA [...]

The Risks of Drive by Hackers

Posted by Gold Lock Team on June 30 2009 Add Comments

With the advent of wireless networks and other technologies, we are increasingly exposing our data to the risk of theft and interception by third parties with nothing more than a notebook computer and some freely available tools, which can be acquired online. Whilst most home users and many organizations are now aware of the security [...]

One-Touch Hacking Tools

Posted by Gold Lock Team on June 27 2009 Add Comments

Various world governments have started significant research into one-touch hacking tools, which can be utilized on the battlefront.  These tools are being designed to be able to target weaknesses in Wi-Fi networks as well as intercept VoIP communications and satellite relays. Following recent developments, the United States government has publicized the fact that it is [...]

Common VoIP Protocols Defeated

Posted by Gold Lock Team on June 13 2009 Add Comments

Recent reports have surfaced that have revealed weaknesses in the ever-popular Google Voice and Skype protocols.  These weaknesses have allowed attackers to eavesdrop on third party calls and make unauthorized calls using another person’s account. Such a vulnerability in a service as popular as this is highly concerning, but the attacks have been proven to [...]

Real Threats in Today’s VOIP Dependent Economy

Posted by Gold Lock Team on June 3 2009 Add Comments

We are living in a world where almost a third of all businesses and home users in America are utilizing some form of VOIP technology. This may be to empower whole calling centers, or alternatively it may be on a smaller scale for inter-departmental communication. 2008 saw a record growth year in VOIP technology, and [...]