The Boom In Zoom And Related Class Action Filings

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferencing platforms have soared in popularity. Zoom has become one of the most widely used applications in the country. By facilitating face-to-face interactions between millions of individuals, Zoom has served as a lifeline to businesses forced to transition their employees to work from home. While initially praised for its ability to connect so many people, Zoom has come under increased scrutiny for the privacy and security issues associated with its platform.

Recently, Zoom has been hit with a wave of class action lawsuits alleging concerns ranging from failure to provide adequate encryption services to susceptibility to virtual hacking, also commonly referred to as "Zoom-bombing." The following update provides a brief overview of the allegations put forth in the recent class action lawsuits filed against Zoom, and serves to inform Buchanan clients as to certain security concerns that may arise given the