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News (20)

• Unpatched VoIP hole cracked at Black Hat

  Researches have demonstrated a vulnerability in VoIP software which they claim allows a the hacker to take control of a victim's computer.

• Who's listening to that call?

  Voice over IP is growing rapidly in popularity -- is your network ready to deal with the security issues?

• VoIP hackers strike Perth business

  A hacker recently obtained unauthorised access to the IP telephony (VoIP) system of a Perth business, making 11,000 calls costing over $120,000, according to the Western Australian police.

• Wi-Fi and VoIP must be locked down, business warned

  National Computing Centre research warns that neglecting the security of new technologies puts businesses at risk of cyberattacks.

• Business isn't securing VoIP

  Businesses are not doing enough to secure their VoIP networks, according to a veteran IP telephony engineer, and the main reason is lack of knowledge.

Features and Case Studies (13)

• The dos and don'ts of VoIP security

  Although there is precious little evidence of VoIP security attacks, organisations cannot afford to be complacent. Make no mistake, VoIP is an attractive target for hackers and malware writers.

• VoIP handsets reviewed

  Voice over Internet Protocol, in some way, shape, or form, is a standard inclusion now with most business telephony systems. We review the latest offerings.

• Report: IP networks easy prey for cyberattackers

  According to research by Gartner, the increasing use of IP technology in power stations, railroads, banks and other critical infrastructure could spell big trouble -- and soon.

• When phone meets Internet

  As VoIP use rises, so does the number of questions about it. Here are some of the essentials.

• Pack up your PBX--VoIP is here

  As circuit-switched PBXs are nearing obsolescence, IP technology is increasingly becoming the standard for corporate voice communications. Are you ready for the change over.

Reviews (5)

• Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

  If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

• Four network maintenance tools tested

  We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

• Exchange Server 2007 Beta 2

  The long-awaited release of Exchange Server 2007 is fast approaching and, according to Microsoft, it will ship in "late 2006 or early 2007".

• Wireless crackdown

  The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

• Seven mail servers tested

  Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

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