The Grugq
April 21, 2005
Presentation Title: VoIPhreaking: How to make free phone calls and influence people
Presentation Details:
The recent explosion in internet telephony has led to the exposure of the (previously) closed Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN) to the wilds of the internet. Voice over IP (VoIP) technology presents new and interesting security challenges, many of which are completely ignored until after deployment. These security issues, such as new avenues for fraud, present serious risks to tradition telephony companies. This talk explores the technologies behind VoIP infrastructures, focusing on their weaknesses and faults. LIVE DEMOS will help illustrate that attacks which violate VoIP system security are not only practical, but are already here. The era of VoIPhreaking has begun.
About The Grugq:
The grugq has been researching anti-forensics for almost 5 years. Grugq has worked to secure the networks and hosts of global corporations, and hes also worked for security consultanting companies. Currently, he slaves for a start-up, designing and writing IPS software and also as a freelance security consultant. Grugq has presented to the UK’s largest forensic practioner group where he scared the police. In his spare time, grugq likes to drink and rant.