Zoom introduces new security menu so that users can have easy access to privacy tools
4 years, 9 months ago

Zoom introduces new security menu so that users can have easy access to privacy tools

Firstpost  

Zoom has now introduced a dedicated icon for security at the bottom of the screen. Zoom has introduced a new security menu so that users can easily access privacy tools. Zoom CEO Eric S Yuan had recently apologised for the security issues plaguing the video conferencing app, and promised to look into the concerns. https://t.co/Vkbb0osrd2 #meethappy — Zoom April 9, 2020 As per the company blog, the new icon simplifies how hosts can quickly find and enable many of Zoom’s in-meeting security features. “The addition of this persistent security icon helps augment some of the default Zoom security features in your profile settings and enables Zoom users to more quickly take action to prevent meeting disruption,” the blog mentioned.

Security Meeting Icon Zoom Users  tools  access  meeting  introduced  visible  introduces  privacy  zoom  users  easy  blog  security  hosts  menu  icon  video

History of this topic

Zoom's new security features to manage unruly meeting participants
4 years, 1 month ago

Zoom's new security features to manage unruly meeting participants

The Hindu  

Zoom has released new security enhancements that allow meeting hosts and co-hosts to remove and report unruly meeting participants. Using 'suspend participant activities' feature meeting hosts and co-hosts can now temporarily pause their meeting and remove an unmanageable participant. The video conferencing platform has also introduced a feature that allows meeting participants to report a disruptive user directly by clicking …

Zoom to enhance security as part of proposed U.S. settlement with FTC
4 years, 2 months ago

Zoom to enhance security as part of proposed U.S. settlement with FTC

The Hindu  

Zoom Video Communications Inc must implement a new information security program as part of its proposed settlement with U.S. regulators over user privacy issues, the Federal Trade Commission said on Monday. It said Zoom's misleading claims about giving users a secure channel of communication while offering a lower level of protection gave them a false sense of security. “Zoom's security …

Zoom releases a new Single Sign-On authentication feature to make online classes more secure
4 years, 3 months ago

Zoom releases a new Single Sign-On authentication feature to make online classes more secure

Firstpost  

Every student asking to join a meeting will be properly identified using the name of the identity provider or IDP. Popular video conferencing application Zoom has released an external authentication feature to keep the online classrooms safe. In order to join a Zoom meeting thereafter, students would have to authenticate against their school identity system or SSO provider first. Summing …

Zoom Brings Two-Factor Authentication For Enhanced Security
4 years, 3 months ago

Zoom Brings Two-Factor Authentication For Enhanced Security

News 18  

Video meet app Zoom has introduced Two-Factor Authentication for additional security, making it easier for admins and organisations to protect their users’ data and prevent security breaches. “Implementing 2FA helps organizations meet compliance obligations for sensitive data and customer information,” Zoom said. According to the company, Zoom’s 2FA provides a free and effective way to validate users and protect against …

Zoom releases 5.0 update: See what new features it gets and how to handles security issues
4 years, 8 months ago

Zoom releases 5.0 update: See what new features it gets and how to handles security issues

India TV News  

The Zoom video calling platform became the most-used tool amid the Coronavirus lockdown for people to stay connected. As part of the same 90-day plan, Zoom has now released a new update -- the Zoom 5.0 -- with new features, security improvements, and more. Zoom 5.0 update: New features, security enhancements Zoom, via a blog post, has announced its new …

Zoom update lets users report meeting participants and lock video calls to prevent 'Zoombombing'
4 years, 8 months ago

Zoom update lets users report meeting participants and lock video calls to prevent 'Zoombombing'

Daily Mail  

Zoom is attempting to make good on its promise of updating the service's security with a new feature roll-out that aims to prevent 'Zoombombing' and more. According to Zoom, a video conferencing platform that has exploded in popularity in recent months, it has introduced several new features meant to help correct a string of flaws that have cast doubt on …

Zoom adds security, privacy measures to prevent Zoombombing: How it works
4 years, 9 months ago

Zoom adds security, privacy measures to prevent Zoombombing: How it works

Firstpost  

Zoombombing is a technique where the hacker logs into the video call hijacking all the screens by inappropriate images or audio. But just when it seemed to be the perfect app for work calls and online classes, several users raised concerns about Zoom’s privacy and security. A virtual meeting room feature is what bars users to enter a meeting until …

Zoom: Is it secure, can it be hacked, and how do you use it safely?
4 years, 9 months ago

Zoom: Is it secure, can it be hacked, and how do you use it safely?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A recent report by investigative news outlet The Intercept claimed that Zoom is guilty of “misleading marketing”, …

Discover Related