VoIP is not bad, it's how you deploy it
These issues are not the fault of VoIP itself, the public internet is a dangerous place for any form of communication if unprotected - but with adequate protection it's a fantastic medium to use.
It is the lack of awareness and understanding of these risks, as well as the reticence of those offering VoIP to address the insecurities openly that ensure the criminals have these targets to compromise, and therefore a lucrative revenue stream waiting to be plundered !
In my role at an ITSP I have seen examples of the issues mentioned in the article many times - especially, as mentioned, the steady rise of eavesdropping of calls. However as an organisation that is campaigning for more awareness and for secure VoIP to become the norm we provide solutions for these issues.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
