Security News > 2020 > November > FTC Says Zoom Misled Users on Its Security for Meetings
2020-11-09 18:12
Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings.
A complaint filed by the agency accused Zoom of deceiving users over security since at least 2016.
The regulators alleged that Zoom "Engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users."
Zoom Video Communications Inc., based in San Jose, California, would be required under the settlement to take specific measures, such as establishing a program for resolving privacy vulnerability.
Company personnel would be required to review any software updates for security flaws.