Security News > 2022 > February > Use Zoom on a Mac? You might want to check your microphone usage

Apple Mac users running the Zoom meetings app are reporting that it's keeping their computer's microphone on when they aren't using it.

Users began complaining about the issue after Monterrey was released late last year, and on December 27, Zoom Inc put out an update that was meant to address the bug, stating that version 5.9.1 "Resolved an issue regarding the microphone light indicator being triggered when not in a meeting."

Zoom has enjoyed massive growth and popularity due to worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns, and many people now use it as a videophone app - meaning that they leave it open in the background all the time, even when they aren't actively using it, so that they can receive Zoom calls unbidden.

These users have complained that Zoom appears to be keeping the microphone on constantly, even when they're not in a call.

"At this point, it looks like it's safest to only run Zoom while on active calls and keep it quit otherwise."

The Register has asked Zoom for comment yesterday afternoon.

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