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Zoom has a feature that tracks attention to the webcam in order to see who is actively in the video chat. If a presenter is sharing their screen and a user minimizes the window or leaves their device, a notification will be sent to the meeting hosts. It should be noted that Zoom does not record activity on the device nor does it capture video with this setting.  
 
Zoom has a feature that tracks attention to the webcam in order to see who is actively in the video chat. If a presenter is sharing their screen and a user minimizes the window or leaves their device, a notification will be sent to the meeting hosts. It should be noted that Zoom does not record activity on the device nor does it capture video with this setting.  
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When a meeting is created, Zoom generates a seemingly random ID that is 9 to 11 digits long. For someone with computing resources, this can easily be cracked allowing malicious actors to join the call. It is important to make conferences private and password protected.
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When a meeting is created, Zoom generates a seemingly random ID that is 9 to 11 digits long. For someone with computing resources, this can easily be cracked allowing malicious actors to join the call.  
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Settings that can help keep a conference secure are:
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*Disable Guest Screen Sharing
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*Require the Host to Be Present
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*Secure the Conference with a Password
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*Enable the "Waiting Room" Feature
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*Keep Your Personal Meeting ID Private
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Unless a meeting host is using Zoom's encrypted video chat option, the company could have access to the conference.
 
Unless a meeting host is using Zoom's encrypted video chat option, the company could have access to the conference.

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