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Zero-day flaw found in Zoom for Windows 7

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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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Zoom zero-day flaw allows code execution on victim’s Windows machine

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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 announces new Hardware as a Service offering to run on ServiceNow

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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→

China’s Great Firewall of Censorship Is Already Going Up Around Hong Kong

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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→

Handy audio recorder puts field, music and podcast workflows on tap

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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 founder and CEO Eric Yuan will speak at Disrupt 2020

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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 to Implement End-to-End Encryption for All Users, Not Just Paid

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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→