Category: zoom

Zoom will enable waiting rooms by default to keep trolls out

[ad_1] Company CEO Eric S. Yuan recently promised to dedicate all of Zoom’s engineering resources to fixing its “biggest trust, safety, and privacy issues.” The platform notified users about the changes in an email, telling them that the new security measures need to be enforced to protect their privacy. Zoom will automatically include passwords in […]

Skype rolls out ‘Meet Now’ calls that don’t need a a sign-up or installation

[ad_1] With people forced out of their offices and schools to avoid spreading coronavirus, there are more video calls going on than ever. However, a significant chunk of the action has gone to Zoom, and not Skype, Microsoft’s product that has been at the center of online voice and video chats since well before smartphones […]

Slack adds Microsoft Teams video call options

[ad_1] Once you’ve set up the Teams app in Slack, you’ll be able to start a call by simply using the command /teams-call. You’ll also be able to see who’s already in a meeting before you hop in and also join calls from Outlook or Google Calendar reminders in Slack. However, you can’t take part […]

The surveillance profiteers of COVID-19 are here

[ad_1] These normally privacy-forward sources are saying this in response to the pandemic, obviously. But it’s also because companies that track, target, identify and surveil individuals are pitching their technologies to ID and trace the infected — in shady backroom discussions with the White House. The pandemic has us all in vulnerable positions, and some […]

Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chats

[ad_1] Oman is notorious for blocking video calling services, FaceTime included, because they are encrypted and therefore difficult to track. Those services also compete with domestic telecom providers. While some encrypted chat apps occasionally sidestep those restrictions, they are rare. In addition to helping schools and businesses, this may provide expats living abroad with another […]

The best podcasting gear for beginners

[ad_1] Get a decent microphone You need a good microphone. There’s no arguing with this. It doesn’t matter if you’re starting your own show or planning to guest on someone else’s podcast. A great microphone will elevate your voice to help you get the sort of depth and richness you hear on the radio and […]

There’s another macOS update to fix Zoom security exploits

[ad_1] This issue first started last week, when security researchers identified a flaw in Zoom’s software that took advantage of the app’s click-to-join feature. If a person clicked a link in their web browser, they would automatically join a conference and their webcam would turn on without their explicit permission. Zoom initially claimed the flaw […]

Apple quietly updates Macs to remove Zoom webcam exploit

[ad_1] Zoom told TechCrunch that it partnered with Apple to test the fix. It shouldn’t affect functionality other than requiring your permission to launch the app. We’ve asked Apple for comment. Apple is known to deliver quiet updates to block malware. This, however, is another story — the company is pushing an update to fix […]

Zoom will remove server behind Mac webcam security hole

[ad_1] The company had previously defended its earlier decisions. The web server only responded to requests from the local computer, Zoom said. It argued that this was more convenient than having to confirm launching the Zoom client every time you wanted to get into a meeting. It also fixed a denial-of-service bug in May, although […]