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Video conferencing software Zoom is again in the spotlight over an alleged critical vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take over the victim’s computer and all data on it. Discovered by an unnamed security researcher and reported to Acr… Continue reading Zoom Zero-Day Flaw Allegedly Allows Full Takeover of Windows PCs
Researchers said that the issue is only exploitable on Windows 7 and earlier. Continue reading Zoom Zero-Day Allows RCE, Patch on the Way
A previously unknown flaw in the videoconferencing software Zoom could allow a hacker to remotely commandeer computers running old versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, security researchers said Thursday. A hacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability could access files on the vulnerable computer, said Mitja Kolsek, chief executive of ACROS Security, the Slovenian cybersecurity firm that highlighted the issue. “If the user is a local administrator, the attacker could completely take over the computer,” Kolsek told CyberScoop. The “zero-day” vulnerability applies to Zoom software running on Windows 7, or even older operating systems. Microsoft has tried to phase technical support out for Windows 7 in an effort to encourage users to upgrade to more secure operating systems. But Windows 7 is still widely used, and some organizations have struggled to move their computers to the latest Windows software en masse. Kolsek said he is holding off on publishing a full […]
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A zero-day vulnerability in Zoom for Windows may be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s computer. The attack doesn’t trigger a security warning and can be pulled off by getting the victim to perform a typical ac… Continue reading Zoom zero-day flaw allows code execution on victim’s Windows machine
Zoom announced a new Hardware as a Service offering today that will run on the ServiceNow platform. At the same time the company announced a deal with ServiceNow to standardize on Zoom and Zoom Phone for its 11,000 employees in another case of SaaS cooperation. For starters, the new Hardware as a Service offering allows […] Continue reading Zoom announces new Hardware as a Service offering to run on ServiceNow
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Zoom have all said they will stop complying with government orders to hand over data. And that’s exactly what Beijing wanted. Continue reading China’s Great Firewall of Censorship Is Already Going Up Around Hong Kong
Zoom has revealed a new app-driven portable audio recorder. Whether you’re out in the field, capturing the latest groove at band practice or producing your latest podcast, the H8 is like an all you can eat buffet for audio recording.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Handy audio recorder puts field, music and podcast workflows on tap
Zoom announced that Jason Lee will join the company as its Chief Information Security Officer, effective June 29, 2020. Lee brings 20 years of expertise in information security and operating mission critical services. He was most recently the Senior Vi… Continue reading Zoom hires Jason Lee as CISO
The coronavirus pandemic has bruised and battered many technology startups, but it has also boosted a small few. One such company is Zoom, which has shouldered the task of keeping us connected to one another in the midst of remote work and social distancing. So, of course, we’re absolutely thrilled to have the chance to […] Continue reading Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan will speak at Disrupt 2020
Zoom announced that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) will be available to all users, free and premium, marking a shift in strategy at the US company. One of the more controversial measures announced by Zoom a few weeks ago was related to their end-to-end e… Continue reading Zoom to Implement End-to-End Encryption for All Users, Not Just Paid