Archives - Zoom


Check your settings before joining online meetings: a quick security tip

Online meetings have become a staple for work and social interactions. But before you hit “Join,” take a moment to review your settings. Many video conferencing platforms offer a preview screen before you officially join the meeting. This is your chance to do a quick security check: By taking these simple steps, you can ensure […]

Lock it down: password-protect your video meetings

Video conferencing has become an essential part of our work and social lives. But with convenience comes responsibility. Many people overlook a crucial security step: requiring a password or PIN to join meetings. Why Password Protection Matters: How to Implement Password Protection: Additional Security Tips for Video Meetings: By taking these simple steps, you can […]

Zoom calls – skip the email links – avoid security issues

Zoom meetings are a lifesaver but watch out for those meeting links lurking in emails! Here’s why: Bad guys can create fake Zoom links that look real, but actually lead to risky websites. Clicking them could compromise your computer and steal your information. Yikes! So, how can you keep your Zoom meetings safe and secure? […]

Turn on a waiting room when hosting a Zoom meeting

If you allow a stranger into a Zoom meeting, they can potentially see personal information in your background. Even if that’s not a risk, the stranger could still harass you or disrupt an important Zoom meeting. A waiting room requires that people request access to the meeting, and you can decide to let them in […]

Avoid Zoom links in emails

While the simplest way to get people to log into a Zoom meeting is to send them a link, these links are being spoofed in emails. Instead, send a direct request to members of the team with a code to enter the Zoom meeting from Zoom’s homepage. This will prevent Zoom hacking and your computer […]

Restrict Zoom attendance to authenticated accounts only

By now, you’re probably aware of the risks of Zoom bombing, especially for large-scale meetings. Even password-protected sessions can get hijacked by users posting the login credentials to online forums. Professional account holders can restrict meeting access to users who have been authenticated with the organization’s single-sign-on feature.