Zoom security issues: Zoom could be vulnerable to foreign surveillance, intel report says
As the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of people to stay home over the past two months, Zoom suddenly became the video meeting service of choice: Daily meeting participants on the platform surged from 10 million in December to 200 million in March, and 300 million in April.
With that popularity came Zoom's privacy risks extending rapidly to massive numbers of people. From built-in attention-tracking features to recent upticks in "Zoombombing" (in which uninvited attendees break in and disrupt meetings, often with hate-filled or pornographic content), the company's security practices have been drawing more attention -- along with at least three lawsuits.
Here's everything we know about the Zoom security saga, and when it happened. If you aren't familiar with Zoom's security issues, you can start from the bottom and work your way up to the most recent information. We'll continue updating this story as more issues and fixes come to light.
Intel report: Zoom could be vulnerable to foreign surveillance
A federal intelligence analysis obtained by ABC News has warned that Zoom could be vulnerable to intrusions by foreign government spy services. Issued by the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Mission and Counterintelligence Mission centers, the analysis has reportedly been distributed to government and law enforcement agencies around the country. The notice warns that security updates to the software may not be effective as malicious actors may "capitalize on delays and develop exploits based on the vulnerability and available patches."
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