Coronavirus has many people staying home and connecting with coworkers through video chat. Here are two options for staying in touch. — Read on http://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/zoom-vs-microsoft-teams-video-chat-apps-for-working-from-home-compared/
Category Archives: Applications
In another security blow, thousands of private Zoom videos can be found online – BGR
Zoom’s video conferencing software has soared in popularity over the past few weeks as millions of people remain stuck at home on coronavirus quarantine. Zoom’s privacy record leaves much to be desired as the company has faced one controversy after another. — Read on bgr.com/2020/04/04/zoom-security-private-video-chats-online/
School districts, including New York City’s, tell teachers to stop using Zoom because of online security issues – The Washington Post
Online security issues are growing with the mass rush to virtual education during the coronavirus crisis. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/
To Stop Hijackings, Zoom Will Turn on the ‘Waiting Room’ Feature For All Users | PCMag
Starting on Sunday, the company is also requiring passwords on everyone’s previously scheduled meetings to help prevent unwanted guests from infiltrating the video conferencing sessions. — Read on http://www.pcmag.com/news/to-stop-hijackings-zoom-will-turn-on-the-waiting-room-feature-for-all-users
Education Week American Education News Site of Record
Find breaking news, analysis, and opinion on K-12 education issues affecting school and district leaders, teachers, policymakers, and ed-tech professionals. — Read on mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp
Use Zoom? Here Are 7 Essential Steps You Can Take To Secure It
Zoom’s lack of security and privacy are no secret. However, there are some simple steps you can take to secure your meetings and chats… — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2020/04/03/use-zoom-here-are-7-essential-steps-you-can-take-to-secure-it/
‘Zoom is malware’: why experts worry about the video conferencing platform | Technology | The Guardian
The company has seen a 535% rise in daily traffic in the past month, but security researchers say the app is a ‘privacy disaster’ — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/02/zoom-technology-security-coronavirus-video-conferencing
