The Verge reports Zoom added privacy and security measures aimed at halting efforts to hack or "Zoombomb" meetings. Among the new policies is a password-by-default safeguard that automatically requires passwords to gain entrance to any meeting or waiting room. Despite the upgrades, Zoom is still experiencing backlash for new and previously reported privacy concerns. New York City schools banned students from using the platform. Also, the Electronic Privacy Information Center called on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to probe Zoom's privacy practices.
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