Hi! I’m using various VoIP services for my business affairs because I was sure that it is the safest way of communication. But recently, I’ve heard that it is possible to intercept those calls. I need to know whether it is possible, and if it does, how can I make sure that it won’t happen to me and my partners?
Last month, it was reported that the nine different mobile operators had been asked to send detailed phone records of mobile phone users. Most companies responded positively to this request. So much so that mobile tracking has become a common feature for police and other investigative agencies. However, there is a chance that the personal space of millions of people will be invaded by this application. The police department seriously threatened the violation of privacy simply by searching for a needle in the haystack.
We should mention that it is quite difficult to intercept a voice package you have sent over the web and to decrypt it, that’s why evildoers are using far more simple methods. First of all you should know that VoIP eavesdropping is a little bit different from other eavesdropping techniques. To eavesdrop on any VoIP call, encrypted or not you can hack the PC or the laptop that is used for that. In that case you will have access to decrypted voice packages from both talkers. So now you see that the problem lies in your PC’s or laptops security.
The best way to ensure it – to use the most up-to-date anti-virus software and firewalls. But if you are using wireless networks – that won;t be enough, because you will have to face Wi-Fi jammer vulnerabilities as well. You should know that those networks are really vulnerable and may serve as a decent back-door for a hacker. So try to avoid them, and if it is impossible – use a portable Wi-Fi signal blocker. It will prevent evildoers from connecting to your wireless network and keep your PC safe!