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Update (10/27/2020) – BB
A few days ago Zoom confirmed that it will launch an end-to-end encryption system for all users of its video conferencing application, both for customers of the paid plans and for those who use the free version of the service. .
Now this security method has finally started to be released for its users and, as said, both for those who pay for the service and those who use a free account.
However, it should be clarified that the call has not yet been published in its entirety. Instead, users have access to a “technical preview” version, which has been released so that the company can collect feedback from its customers.
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The system comes for various platforms that depend on Zoom applications, such as desktop computers and smartphones. However, those who try the web version or third-party applications that use the Zoom SDK will not have end-to-end encryption protection.
While this is a well-accepted development, some features present in earlier versions of Zoom will no longer be available with the advent of end-to-end encryption, such as cloud recording, live transcription, individual discussions, and reactions to the meeting. Also, anyone who chooses to join a meeting by phone will no longer be able to access the service.
Original text (10/15/2020)
Zoom Confirms Inclusion of End-to-End Encryption for Upcoming Meetings
Continuing with the availability of updates and enhancements to its services, Zoom Video Communications, responsible for the Zoom Meeting virtual meeting application, has officially confirmed to its users that it will implement the end-to-end encryption offering early next week.
Present in other instant communicators (including WhatsApp), the new implementation will guarantee free and paid users more security from October 19 (Monday), in addition to allowing comments in the first 30 days of implementation.
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An important point to mention is that the application will also indicate whether or not you are on a secure connection, with a green shield in the upper left corner of the application, visually validating the activation of E2EE.
Zoom’s top priority is the trust and safety of our users, and our implementation of E2EE will allow us to continue to improve security on our platform. Free / Basic users who wish to access E2EE will participate in a one-time verification process that will ask the user for additional information, such as verifying a phone number via SMS.
Another point confirmed in an official post on the company’s blog is that E2EE encryption must be enabled by users, and it is also revealed that this key is stored locally, not being accessible to other users or even by employees of the company. company.
Furthermore, it is also possible to observe in the print below that the novelty does not support certain functionalities seen in the application, in particular reactions, the division of meetings into separate sessions, recording in the cloud and dialing / SIP / H.323.
This move comes shortly after Zoom reinforces the importance of using in-app two-factor authentication to hinder inappropriate account access and shows that the company is focused on improving its image in terms of confidentiality, which has gained more. . attention after posting about data exchange with Facebook.
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