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VoIP Security Forecast 2019

VoIP Security with McEnroe Voice & Data

Another new year means new security threats affecting everything at your business, from the VoIP phones you use to keep in touch with clients to the personal phones your employees use to communicate. Prevention is key to guarding your business against the biggest VoIP security threats, so today we are running through the top threats on the horizon in 2019.

 

 

Voice Hacking

If you had the choice between creating a long, complex password or saying a few words to log in with your voice, which would you choose? Most people would choose the latter, which makes voice authenticated applications a unique threat for many businesses. While many systems can identify human imitation to prevent hacking, many cannot detect sophisticated machine-based attacks where the hacker uses a computer and speaker to play back actual voice recordings of the person. If someone’s voice is recorded, it can be used to create a computer model that can speak any words in your voice. The dangerous consequences of voice hacking could be anything from using the voice to log in to a voice-authenticated application to calling your company’s bank on your behalf. If you have a VoIP system that is not secure, voice hacking could happen to you.

VoIP Hacking

VoIP hacking refers to different kinds of attacks that can be made on your system to breach data or shut it down. When you partner with a security-focused company like McEnroe Voice & Data, you ensure that your sensitive data and communications stay safe in the wake of different hacking trends. In 2019, the types of VoIP hacking that are expected to rise include:

  • Toll Fraud: Hackers will route international calls through your VoIP server and rack up a huge amount of phone charges.
  • Eavesdropping: Hackers can drop in on unencrypted voice calls to gather information that could be leveraged in other hacking schemes.
  • Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): These attacks occur when a deluge of data requests are transmitted on a single target, which shuts it down as a result.

SIP Trunk Hacking

Another VoIP-related security vulnerability expected to be exploited in 2019 is SIP trunk hacking. SIP trunks, like any other type of internet system, can be hacked. Weak security and passwords, high volumes of access requests and eavesdropping are all threats. Make sure that all of your employees have strong passwords and logins that couldn’t be easily guessed. Partnering with a good service provider will also ensure that you benefit from secure SIP trunking and features like dedicated connections.

Partner with McEnroe Voice & Data for the Best Computer Security

McEnroe Voice & Data provides versatile, affordable and flexible telecommunications and security solutions to businesses throughout Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. With access to the best manufacturers and excellent customer service, you can trust McEnroe. To learn more, please call us at (410) 785-1600.