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VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, which is a term used for transmission technologies that deliver voice communications over the Internet. These transmission technologies normally interface with regular telephone networks called public switched telephone networks.

The benefits of VoIP over traditional telephone service can include the ability to add an extra line at home at little cost and encrypt home telephone calls. Extra features that traditional telephone companies normally charge for — such as conferencing, call-waiting, caller-ID, and call-forwarding — can be a lot less expensive, also. While these benefits are available, not all VoIP vendors provide them.

There are security concerns with VoIP because a hacker can easily intercept calls using a packet sniffer and even change the call’s content. Additionally, if VoIP networks are not protected properly by a secure VLAN, (DOS) attacks could be launched against them. 

VoIP has also made it easier (International reach, cheap cost) to set up operations and other types of scams involving spoofed telephone calls. A new term called “Vishing,” which is essentially Phishing (tricking people into giving up personal and financial details) by telephone, has been credited as being enabled by VoIP.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “voip”

• in Technology
  FCC Role in VoIP Services Future Unclear
  The role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in VoIP services remains unclear according to a Jan. 30 article from Bloomberg.
  by lanabandoim / on Jan 31, 2013
• in Technology
  Proposed FBI Surveillance Law Would Target VoIPClub & Truphone VoIP
  No longer would Skype, Vonage or anyone operating VoIP telephones be safe under proposed FBI law awaiting approval.
  by advertzones / on Nov 26, 2012
• in Technology
  Windows Live Messenger Sent to the Scrap Heap
  Microsoft announce that they are scrapping Windows Live Messenger in favour of Skype
  by cmimanagers / on Nov 7, 2012

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