If MessageLabs states this, then it is probably true. With the ever growing popularity of VoIP, there is no wonder why they will be the primary target of phishers come next year.

Deadly days are in store for VoIP as the hackers are coming up with most advanced programs to disrupt the IP-based services next year, MessageLabs, one of the largest security firms has warned the millions of online phone users and IM service users worldwide.

2007 will see VoIP become a prime target for phishing attacks whereby spoof phone calls are made to victims to extract their credit card details or steal their identity using third party software.[more]

Tags: Computer Protection, Scams