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Skype Security & Other VoIP Systems: The Future & How to Protect Yourself
As we’ve discussed in previews blog posts, Skype runs on a “Voice over Internet Protocol” or “VoIP” which apparently is the common platform for videoconferencing online. The security of VoIP-based platforms, as well as reliability are the two issues I like to explore today. As I look for potential sources of information about the security [...]
Full StorySkype Security: Risks and Attacks
In the mental health world, imagine if the victim of a security attack were a psychiatrist, psychologist or counselor who encouraged a patient or client or will or will or to use a public VoIP system such as Skype and also promised confidentiality to a patient. Within the scope of routine counseling and psychotherapy discussions routinely cover everything from unacceptable feelings to frightening behaviors that involve illegal or immoral standards. The possible damages then, that could result from such private, detailed conversations being leaked online would be unprecedented.
Full StorySkype Security: What Happens If Someone Hacks into VoIP?
Do you know with any certainty that Skype security is adequate for health care delivery? Isn’t it your job to secure the office when you invite patients to meet you? Oh, your colleague across the hall is using Skype, so you can too? Not so fast…
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