Nimans and NEC have alerted dealers about the continuing threat of phone hacking drawing particular attention to a new in-built app launched by the vendor for its SV9100 and SL1100 systems.
"A health check feature scans a customer's system and network for any weaknesses with a traffic light safety score," stated Yvonne Tierney-Neave, Nimans' Solutions Business Manager for NEC.
"By identifying these security risks the installation is then tailormade for the specific user set-up making it as effective as possible."
This anti-hacking technology is supported by an awareness campaign led by Nimans and NEC.
Tierney-Neave added: "Global phone fraud costs an estimated £25bn per year with the UK one of the most targeted countries, so it's not a problem that should be ignored. It's become an organised crime with links to drug dealers and even terrorists."
She cited figures that suggest 84% of UK businesses are not safe from hacking.
"Regardless of whether it's an analogue, digital or IP-based system, fraudsters can gain access to a phone system in seconds," she added.
"By the time a company discovers fraudulent calls have been made it's often too late. An average cost to a UK victim is around £10,000 and this may be undetected until the phone bill arrives."