Zoom still hasn't escaped the 'stain' of deceiving users

According to 9to5Mac , the case of Zoom lying about its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature is apparently not over yet. After paying $85 million to settle a class action lawsuit in 2021, Zoom continues to face an investigation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Zoom continues to be investigated for misleading about end-to-end encryption

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Zoom's Lie About End-to-End Encryption

Zoom recently offered to pay an $18 million fine to the SEC to resolve the matter. However, the SEC has not yet made a final decision on whether to accept the fine.

In 2020, Zoom claimed to offer end-to-end encryption for video calls, ensuring that only participants could see the content. However, the truth is that Zoom only uses a standard form of encryption, which means that the company, hackers, or government agencies could potentially access the call data.

This incident caused outrage among users, leading to a class action lawsuit and forcing Zoom to improve security features, including adding an E2EE option (albeit with many limitations).

Despite its efforts to fix the problem, Zoom has yet to completely shake off its reputation for misleading users. The SEC investigation and $18 million fine are a reminder of the price Zoom has paid for its lack of transparency.

This incident is also a lesson for technology companies about the importance of protecting user data and being honest in product advertising.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/zoom-van-chua-thoat-khoi-vet-nho-lua-doi-nguoi-dung-185241129090025032.htm