'Not a safe platform': India bans Zoom for government use

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AFPApril 16, 2020, 11:33 pm

There are growing security concerns around Zoom, which has become wildly popular during the coronavirus pandemic (AFP Photo/Olivier DOULIERY)
India has banned the use of video-conferencing app Zoom for government remote meetings, the government said Thursday, in the latest warning about the platform's security,

The app has become the global go-to service for everything from education to exercise classes as millions stay home because of lockdowns to combat COVID-19's spread.

"This advisory states that the platform is not for use by government officers/officials for official purposes," the Home Affairs Ministry said in a statement Thursday, referring to the guidelines it had issued Sunday.

"Zoom is not a safe platform," the statement said.

The ministry also advised private users on how to avoid issues such as "Zoombombing" -- when uninvited guests join the video call, often to harass users.

India's cyber-security agency warned earlier this year of the app's security vulnerabilities.

 

[nahtanbob]

it is an unsafe platform. i have first hand experience

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

it is an unsafe platform. i have first hand experience

Its time Aunt Pelosi's daughter resigned from Zoom.

 

[nahtanbob]

Its time Aunt Pelosi's daughter resigned from Zoom.

it is a good company. It is a good product. they need to fix the security issues for corporate & government use