Coronavirus: Zoom under Increased Scrutiny as Popularity Soars

The videoconferencing app Zoom has come under fresh high-level scrutiny as its popularity soars during the coronavirus pandemic.

New York's attorney general has written to the firm raising concerns over its ability to cope with the rise in users.

Zoom is now being used by millions of people for work and leisure, as lockdowns are imposed in many countries.

But its data security and privacy measures have been questioned.

The letter from the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James asked Zoom whether it had reviewed its security measures since its popularity surged. It also pointed out that in the past the app had been slow to address issues. Read More

Also See:
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Maybe We Shouldn’t Use Zoom after All
Are Zoom Chats Private? Here’s Why You Should Think Before Opening The App
Beware Zoom Users: Here’s How People Can ‘Zoom-Bomb’ Your Chat

I am posting links to these articles NOT to discourage you from using ZOOM but to make you aware of some of its limitations.