![]() It will also deactivate the capability to save a recording of the meeting in the cloud. The update will prevent users from dialing-in by phone, a common technique that nonetheless has been abused by Zoombombers. When Keybase technology is implemented into Zoom’s software, the Zoom user who schedules a meeting will be able to select end-to-end encryption, the company says. In response, Yuan said on April 1 that Zoom would embark on a 90-day “feature freeze,” and tighten its security controls. Security researchers who scrutinized Zoom’s technology also determined that calls were not protected with end-to-end encryption, despite claims to the contrary. The FBI issued a bulletin warning users about the rise of “Zoombombing,” in which outsiders barged into unprotected calls, and the firm was accused of inappropriately sharing data with Facebook. ![]() The deal comes after Zoom chief executive Eric Yuan said the company had failed to prioritize data protection during a period when its number of daily users skyrocketed to 200 million, up from roughly 10 million users prior to the coronavirus pandemic. “Keybase’s experienced team will be a key part of this mission.” “Our goal is to provide the most privacy possible for every user case, while also balancing the needs of our users and our commitment to preventing harmful behavior on our platform,” Zoom said in a statement. The plan, Zoom says, is to integrate Keybase’s personnel to build end-to-end encryption throughout the service. The San Jose-based company behind the now-popular videoconferencing software announced Thursday it has acquired Keybase, known for its secure messaging and file-sharing services. It looks like Zoom is putting some money behind its plans to quickly upgrade its security measures.
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