Following a multiple reports that questioned the privacy and security of video-conferencing app, two US state attorneys have sought information from the ZOOM video Communications Inc.
Due to the Lockdown imposed to slowdown the spread of Covid-19 & following the guidelines of WHO to maintain social distancing, Zoom `s popularity has surged as employees at businesses, schools and millions of other organizations across world tends to work from home.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said,"We are alarmed by the Zoom-Bombing incidents and are seeking more information from the company about its privacy and security measures in coordination with other state attorney general."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation `s Boston office warned Zoom users to avoid meetings on the site public or share links wodely after it received two reports of unidentified individuals invading school sessions, a setup/phenomenon known as "Zoombombing".
New York State AG Letitia James has sent a letter to Zoom with a number of questions to ensure the company is taking appropriate steps to ensure users`privacy and security, a spokesperson said.
As per the memo seen by Reuters, Elon Musk`s SpaceX on wednesday banned its employees from using the video-conferencing app, citing the privacy and security concerns.
On the Other sides, A Zoom Spokesperson said the company would begin talks with officials on the issues. "We appreciate the outreach we have received on these issues from various elected officials and looking forward to engage with them."
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