Two Zoom Zero-Day Flaws Uncovered
The zero-day Zoom flaws could give local, unprivileged attackers root privileges, and allow them to access victims’ microphone and camera. Continue reading Two Zoom Zero-Day Flaws Uncovered
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Two Zoom Zero-Day Flaws Uncovered
The zero-day Zoom flaws could give local, unprivileged attackers root privileges, and allow them to access victims’ microphone and camera. Continue reading Two Zoom Zero-Day Flaws Uncovered
New Zoom Hack Lets Hackers Compromise Windows and Its Login Password
Zoom has been there for nine years, but the immediate requirement of an easy-to-use video conferencing app during the coronavirus pandemic overnight made it one of the most favorite communication tool for millions of people around the globe.
No doubt,… Continue reading New Zoom Hack Lets Hackers Compromise Windows and Its Login Password
Zoom vulnerabilities could give attackers webcam, microphone access
Vulnerabilities discovered in popular video teleconferencing app Zoom could allow attackers to escalate privileges on a computer or allow access to users’ webcams and microphones, according to new research from Jamf Principal Security Researcher Patrick Wardle. It’s just the latest security and privacy issue for Zoom, which has been served with a class-action lawsuit over its data sharing practices, and come under scrutiny from the New York Attorney General’s Office and the FBI. Yet, if you’re already social distancing to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, the two vulnerabilities may not be a primary concern. In order for someone to exploit these zero-days, they would need to have physical access to a machine running Zoom’s MacOS client, according to Wardle. “However if you value either your (cyber) security or privacy, you … should avoid using the macOS version of the app, as neither of these essential values seem to be […]
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What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
Zoombombing is when an unauthorized person or stranger joins a Zoom meeting/chat session and cause disorder by saying offensive things and even photobombing your meeting by sharing pornographic and hate images. […] Continue reading What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
Zoombombing is when an unauthorized person or stranger joins a Zoom meeting/chat session and cause disorder by saying offensive things and even photobombing your meeting by sharing pornographic and hate images. Continue reading What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
Zoombombing is when an unauthorized person or stranger joins a Zoom meeting/chat session and cause disorder by saying offensive things and even photobombing your meeting by sharing pornographic and hate images. Continue reading What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it
How Safe are Video Messaging Apps?
I was privileged to be part of The Telegraph Cornavirus Podcast today, where I was asked about the security of video messaging apps.
‘How safe are video messaging apps such as Zoom, and what should users bear in mind when using them?’
My reply…
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Infected Zoom Apps for Android Target Work-From-Home Users
For more than two weeks, most of the world’s population has been placed under lockdown and forced to work from the safety of their own homes. In an attempt to stay connected, many have turned to video-conferencing software to keep businesses… Continue reading Infected Zoom Apps for Android Target Work-From-Home Users
Zoom Scrutinized As Security Woes Mount
The New York Attorney General has inquired about Zoom’s data security strategy, as the conferencing platform comes under heavy scrutiny for its privacy policies. Continue reading Zoom Scrutinized As Security Woes Mount