Security questions have some companies steering clear of the Internet phone service. I wonder if Ebay is questioning the $2.6 billion they spent on Skype.
In recent days consultants have begun warning companies that employees who use the software in the office could be poking holes in the security systems designed to defend against hackers and other intruders.
What makes Skype a potential risk is the very thing that makes it so appealing to millions of users: It’s a breeze to set up. Unlike more complex and expensive Internet phone offerings from the likes of Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO ) and Avaya Inc., Skype can be downloaded and installed by any employee, beyond the control of info-tech managers. What’s more, Skype is designed to burrow past firewalls while leaving little trace of its presence. The software works like a charm, but the hole created for phone conversations could be exploited to swipe data or release viruses.
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