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Compressed VoIP Calls Vulnerable To Bugging

holy_calamity writes "Security researchers at Johns Hopkins report that a variable bit-rate compression scheme being rolled out on VoIP systems leaves encrypted calls vulnerable to bugging. Simpler syllables are squeezed into smaller data packets, with more complex ones taking up more space; the researchers built software that uses this to spot phrases of interest in encrypted calls simply by measuring packet size."

Compression exposes encrypted VoIP calls

Dynamic compression techniques could leave encrypted VoIP conversations vulnerable to interception and eavesdropping, and criminals would not even have to decrypt the packets to listen in.

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

Originally posted on VoIP & Gadgets Blog, here: http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/voip/8x8-inc-awarded-new-voip-patent.asp.

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The Complex and Rewarding World of Open Source VoIP

One of the biggest challenges of VoIP – especially the open source variety – is that it is diffuse and confusing, especially to a market raised on simple, plug-and-play hardware and software options. But open source, in all its manifestations, has become deeply ingrained in the world of VoIP. As tricky as it may be, understanding the nuances of open source VoIP can lead to big savings and, perhaps more importantly, platforms that do what the organization wants them to.

Developer Aims to Unlock iPhone's VoIP Potential

Technology that allows phones to use the Internet rather than traditional networks to place and receive calls could be coming to the iPhone. Global IP Solutions says it will make its VoIP technology available to developers writing iPhone apps. iPhone VoIP applications would presumably function only with a WiFi connection rather than an EDGE or 3G cellular data signal.

Premise based Open Source IP PBX or hosted VoIP?

The OS-VOIP blog today writes that most small-mid sized businesses exploring the move to a new phone system will consider the ups and downs between purchasing a premise based IP PBX or a hosted VoIP solution. These days I think purchasing an old TDM phone system instead of an IP based system is about as smart as buying a VHS player so lets assume that most businesses won’t go this route.

Real-Time VoIP Comes to the iPhone

"The popularity of the iPhone, along with the emergence of various applications and faster connectivity, makes it an ideal platform for developing applications that incorporate quality real-time VoIP," said Emerick Woods, CEO of Global IP Solutions (GIPS), as GIPS yesterday announced that it is enabling voice over IP (VoIP) for Apple's iPhone.

iPhone's Dropped Calls

Kevin Maney writes: I'd had a number of calls with friends who were using iPhones get mysteriously dropped over and over. Turns out it's part of a global trend. The iPhone 3G chips have a bug that can cause them to lose calls when shifting between 3G and 2G networks. A software fix is supposed to be ready next week.

Raketu Releases RakOut Dialout VoIP WebPhone Service for Mac and Linux Users

New Service Allows Mac and Linux Users to Make VoIP Computer-to-Phone Calls From Any Web Brower, on Any Device, Anywhere in the World

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), provider of Packet8 (http://www.packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,394,803 entitled "Distributed Local Telephony Gateway." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. , provider of Packet8 (http://www.packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,394,803 entitled "Distributed Local Telephony Gateway." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2008.

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. EGHT, provider of Packet8 (http://www.packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,394,803 entitled "Distributed Local Telephony Gateway." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2008.

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), provider of Packet8 (http://www.packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,394,803 entitled "Distributed Local Telephony Gateway." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2008.

8x8, Inc. Awarded New VoIP Patent

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT - News), provider of Packet8 (http://www.packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,394,803 entitled "Distributed Local Telephony Gateway." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2008.

FEMA Phones Hacked, Calls Mideast and Asia

purplehayes writes "A hacker broke into a Homeland Security Department telephone system over the weekend and racked up about $12,000 in calls to the Middle East and Asia. The hacker made more than 400 calls on a Federal Emergency Management Agency voicemail system in Emmitsburg, Md., on Saturday and Sunday, according to FEMA spokesman Tom Olshanski."

Raketu Releases RakOut Dialout VoIP WebPhone Service for Mac and Linux Users

The new service allows Mac, Linux, and Windows users to make computer-to-phone Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls from any web browser, on any computer, without a download. This is in addition to the existing

iPhone users report dropped calls

Andre Charland recently bought an iPhone 3G, the Apple phone that hit the market on July 11. But the Canadian software executive isn't giving up his BlackBerry Pearl. He says the BlackBerry is a "workhorse" for email and phone calls, while the iPhone isn't as reliable. "I've just had dropped calls and issues like that," he says. "I have the iPhone mostly for fun," like watching video or browsing the web. The reason for the iPhone's reception problems is in dispute. Two sources, including one close to Apple, say the issue is a chip from Infineon that manages wireless communication.

iPhone App Enables GSM To WiFi/VoIP Switching

alias420 writes "You can save on long distance and air time with the new 3G iPhone. iPhone Hacks has the scoop on an upcoming iPhone 2.0 App named 'iCall', that will let you switch between VoIP and normal GSM calls anywhere in North America. You can check out their recently released video proof of call switching in action . This software requires no hacks and will be completely official. Here is a little quote from the developer: 'We are part of the Apple iPhone developer program. This is not an application for you naughty jail breakers ;-)'"

Hope you didn't plan to actually make calls on iPhone 2.0.2

Yesterday's release of iPhone 2.0.2 has been mostly welcomed by the ever-critical iPhone-using contingency, but as usual, the firmware is not without its problems. We were able to confirm that the update addresses a few 3G-related issues (but not some of the major 3G problems people are having quite yet), and overall, users are reporting apparent improvements to signal level and the ability to make calls. It's that last part—the ability to make calls—that is tanking for some other users, however, thanks to the iPhone 2.0.2 update.

8x8 announces receipt of new patent

8x8 Inc (Nasdaq: EGHT), a provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, announced on Wednesday (2 July) that the company has been granted a new VoIP patent.

8x8 announces receipt of new patent

8x8 Inc (Nasdaq: EGHT), a provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, announced on Wednesday (2 July) that the company has been granted a new VoIP patent.

8x8 announces receipt of new patent

Jul 03, 2008 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- EGHT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- 8x8 Inc (Nasdaq: EGHT), a provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), videophone and mobile VoIP communication services, announced on Wednesday (2 July) that the company has been granted a new VoIP patent.

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