Zoom will use AES 256-bit GCM encryption standard to transmit conference data

Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus in the world, various online video conferencing applications have achieved a large wave of user growth, but as more and more people use these applications, these applications have been stared by more hackers. Going on, the first well-known online meeting application Zoom, this app recently had a lot of vulnerabilities and negative news, so Zoom decided to suspend the development of new features within the next 90 days, focusing on fixing existing vulnerabilities.

Today, Zoom has once again fulfilled its commitment. The new version of the update will bring more security features and improvements. For example, Zoom 5.0 will use the AES 256-bit GCM encryption standard to ensure the security of conference data when it is transmitted. This feature will be pushed to all users on May 30.

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Eric S. Yuan, CEO of Zoom, said:

I am proud to reach this step in our 90-day plan, but this is just the beginning. We built our business by delivering happiness to our customers. We will earn our customers’ trust and deliver them happiness with our unwavering focus on providing the most secure platform.

In addition to the above encryption improvements, Zoom also brings some improvements in user experience and conference control. Meetings are now provided with a meeting password and waiting room by default; at the same time, security-related functions are concentrated in the security icon and more…