I spent a good number of years deploying Cisco VOIP systems, routers, switches, call managers, phones, etc....to some of the largest companies in America, many of the networks were worldwide.....
I have often wondered if you could hack into some of the key access points of these networks and capture IP phone traffic, much of it is in clear and not encrypted, you could basically listen in on phone conversations of just about anyone.....
I have never worked with a Big IP devices but when they mentioned traffic shaping in the article, that indicates to me they are used in QoS which is essential for VOIP to work consistently.....
I suspect those seeking Administrator Access are either kds doing it for fun or sophisticated hackers looking to basically tap into phone conversation at major companies...
It could be for nefarious reasons, but let’s say you hacked into Goldman Sachs or some other Wall Street firm and listened in on conversations about M&A or Initial Stock Offerings...you would have a huge advantage...
I am not buying the story. I think it’s an excuse to get everyone away from passwords to bio tech passwords (meaning’s eyes, finger prints, voice, face ID).
“I have often wondered if you could hack into some of the key access points of these networks and capture IP phone traffic, much of it is in clear and not encrypted, you could basically listen in on phone conversations of just about anyone.....”
My understanding is the Intelligence Agencies can already do that.
I suspect it is the Chinese.