13 Matrix SPARSH VP210 User Guide
Protecting Against Security Threats/Risks
As VoIP is a form of communication over the internet, the security threats and risks associated with VoIP are very
similar to those inherent to any internet application. Like spam and phishing are common forms of email abuse,
Spam over Internet Telephony (unsolicited calls and voice mail), and Spoofing (attacker masquerading as a known
or trusted source to trick the receiver into disclosing important and confidential personal information) are common
threats in VoIP. Confidentiality of the conversation is another concern. VoIP data sometimes travels unencrypted
and it is possible that someone may collect the VoIP data and reconstruct a conversation. Though at present such
activity may be a rare occurrence, it may increase as the deployment of VoIP spreads wider. Educate yourself
further on the security risks involved in using VoIP and how to protect yourself.