Hackers exploit business VoIP system vulnerability

Researchers at Check Point have uncovered a fraud operation targeting more than 1,200 business VoIP phone systems worldwide. Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the popular Sangoma and Asterisk VoIP phone systems to gain control of the system. They then seek to monetize that access by selling auto-generated calls and forcing systems to call premium numbers owned by the hackers to collect revenues, without the targeted business being aware. The attackers also sell phone numbers, call plans, and live access to compromised VoIP services to the highest bidder, who can then exploit those services for their own purposes. In some cases,… [Continue Reading]