Zoom Bombing and Snooping: New Attacks of 2020

Monday, November 9th, 2020 This year, the world faced a major shift in the perspective of the workplace.  Due to COVID-19, many people across the globe transitioned to working remotely.  Programs, such as Zoom, enable business to remain just as productive as before.  Here at Cyber Protection Group, Zoom enables us to work remotely efficiently.  However, the increase in demand for Zoom means the increase in malicious attacks.  For instance, “Zoom Bombing” and “Zoom Snooping” targets many meetings.   What is Zoom Bombing and Snooping? Zoom Bombing You expect to focus on your job functions at a meeting.  Additionally, you should only expect authorized colleagues or other personnel in the… Read More

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Zoom Announces Two-Factor Authentication for All

  This week, Zoom reveals that the two-factor authentication feature will now be available to all users on the platform.   Monday, September 14th, 2020 To begin, as the headline reads, 2FA is now available for all users (paid and free) on the Zoom platform.  Due to COVID, hundreds of thousands of businesses closed their office doors, and are now working remotely.  In order to still be able to communicate face to face, virtually of course, many companies turned to Zoom in order to stay connected to one another. Further, throughout quarantine and even now, the popularity overwhelmed the platform causing a plethora of technological and security issues.  Nonetheless, the… Read More

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New Office 365 Phishing Scheme uses Zoom to Level up Attacks

  Recent reports indicate that cyber criminals are trying to steal Office 365 credentials through fake Zoom suspension alerts. Now, as if things could get any more worse than having to use Zoom as your main form of office communication, they just might have. To begin, Microsoft users are the new target of attack for scammers. The ploy is in an act to steal Office credentials, the scammer sends a fake Zoom account suspension notice.  The main idea of this attack is to make the victims think that their Zoom account is under suspension. From there, this can open up a wide range of attacks for scammers to steal Office… Read More

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Zoom Security Issues

  What once seemed like a great vessel for video conferencing, is now a huge security threat to online schooling, virtual business meetings and everyday conversations alike.      COVID-19 Communication Issues Ever since the breakout and now world wide infection of COVID-19, universities, businesses and cities are all shutting down. In hopes to contain the spread of the virus, governments across the world are implementing stay home and no travel orders.  This situation has led to issues with communications in regards to meetings, teaching students and all around in person communication. So, in an effort to continue face to face conversation, many businesses and schools turned to online video… Read More

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UK Prime Minister Leaks Meeting ID on Zoom

  Have you ever wondered what major government officials discuss behind closed doors? Well, now is your chance to find out!   Picture This Imagine holding one of the highest government positions in the UK as prime minister. Just imagine all the duties and responsibilities that entails. Now, when in a position of power, security of information is of the utmost importance, right? This includes things like communications, files and so much more.  Now, think about this: what if someone was able to just randomly listen in on the conversations you have with other members of the government. Even further, what if a random person listened in on a mitigation… Read More

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