Zoom
Coverage of Zoom in the Nexus archive.
- (US) Scammers posing as potential customers?
A small non-profit offering industry-specific trainings has been targeted by scammers using structured emails with links. Recently, two identical emails from different Gmail accounts requested Zoom meetings to discuss training options, raising concerns about potential scams.
- Opinion: As AI Advances, Student Voice Must Keep Pace
The article discusses how AI integration in education risks overshadowing student voices, emphasizing the importance of developing confidence through authentic ideas rather than relying on technology. A 16-year-old student shares personal experiences highlighting the value of discomfort in building communication skills and the potential loss of patience for deep thought as digital tools become more prevalent.
- Zengo Community Job Ad For Crypto Community Manager https://micron.solutions/#interview ( scam / phishing site)
A user encountered a fake job ad for a Crypto Community Manager position at Zengo, which redirected to a phishing site. The ad promoted a WhatsApp number and required visiting a malicious link for an interview booking. The user blocked the contact after identifying the scam.
- US potential job interview scam
A user received three job interview emails, two from a known company and one from an unknown company, with confusing scheduling steps requiring download of Microsoft Teams or Zoom and a reference number. The user suspects it is a new scam and is seeking information.
- Pasadena Workshop Tonight Walks Tenants and Landlords Through Rent Stabilization Basics
The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department will host a free workshop tonight at 6 p.m. to explain the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and its protections for renters and landlords under Charter Article XVI. The event, held at the Los Robles Building and simulcast on Zoom, occurs during a rent-increase cycle with a 2.25% annual cap on covered units through Sept. 30.
- WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android
A poisoned notification from apps like WhatsApp, Slack, or Instagram could hijack Google Gemini's voice assistant on Android, enabling actions like opening connected windows, faking messages, initiating Zoom calls, or poisoning the device's memory. No malicious app is required for the attack.
- Zoom CISO: AI as Security Enabler, Not Role-Replacer
Zoom's CISO Sandra McLeod discusses the challenges of securing a global communication platform, the promise of AI-driven security workflows, and offers advice for aspiring cybersecurity leaders.
- Park Slope Food Coop passes controversial Israel boycott in divisive, chaotic meet attended by over 7K members
The Park Slope Food Coop passed a controversial Israel boycott during a divisive meeting attended by over 7,000 members. The meeting was moved to Zoom after Jewish attendees expressed explicit safety fears for in-person attendance.
- Zoom Jumps on Sales Forecast Topping Estimates
Zoom has exceeded sales forecast expectations, demonstrating strong business performance. The video communications company's better-than-expected revenue guidance signals continued market demand and investor confidence.
- The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech
The European Union is reducing its dependence on major U.S. technology companies like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, with France leading the way by adopting homegrown alternatives. This shift appears to be influenced by Trump-related policies and reflects a broader European effort to develop sovereign digital infrastructure.
- ZTE Showcases AI Interactive Flat Panel at the Broadband User Congress in Brazil
ZTE showcased its AI Interactive Flat Panel at the Broadband User Congress in Brazil, unveiling three core intelligent solutions for office, elderly care, and education scenarios. The product is integrated with mainstream cloud conferencing platforms and features AI-powered assistants. ZTE aims to deepen cooperation with operators and ecosystem partners to build a new future of smart connectivity worldwide.
- Cloud-managed earbuds sound strange - as a concept, and on a plane
Dell's cloud-managed earbuds have poor active noise cancelling and connectivity issues, but offer firmware updates and management tools through the Device Management Console. The earbuds are priced higher than Apple's AirPods and may not be worth the cost for personal use. The Device Management Console is primarily intended for managing docks and displays.
- America's work perk boom meets reality
The era of expanding workplace perks is ending due to rising health-care costs and AI spending, with companies like Deloitte and Zoom rolling back benefits such as paid parental leave and retirement matches. This shift is a result of economic and labor market realities undergoing a drastic change. Companies are reevaluating the total benefits they can afford.
- How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)
The author has a poor lighting setup in their home office and is looking to improve it for Zoom calls. The room has limited options for fixing the lighting due to its mixed-use nature. The author aims to find a solution to enhance their webcam lighting.
- Deloitte and Zoom’s trims to parental-leave benefits may hurt them in long run, experts say
Deloitte and Zoom are reducing parental leave and other benefits for employees starting next year, a move experts warn could signal a broader trend of declining corporate benefits in the U.S. American workers already have fewer labor protections compared to many European counterparts.
- U.S. companies back Sam Altman's World ID even as much of the world pushes back
U.S. companies, including Zoom and Tinder, support Sam Altman's World ID despite global pushback. The initiative, linked to Worldcoin, faces international criticism while gaining corporate backing in the United States.
- Google Meet will take AI notes for in-person meetings too
Google's AI meeting notetaker, powered by Gemini, now supports in-person meetings and third-party platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Previously limited to alpha Android users, the feature allows seamless transitions to video calls if needed and works for both scheduled and impromptu meetings.
- Sam Altman's Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Company Gets in Bed with Zoom and Tinder
Sam Altman's biometric technology company, which employs eye-scanning technology, has formed partnerships with Zoom and Tinder. The collaboration has raised privacy concerns, as highlighted by the article's critical tone.
- Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans (Worldcoin) to combat AI
Tinder and Zoom have introduced 'proof of humanity' eye-scans via Worldcoin to combat AI-generated content. The technology aims to verify human users by scanning their eyes, addressing concerns about deepfakes and bot activity.
- Worldcoin tanks 13% as World’s iris-scanning tech expands to Zoom, Docusign
Worldcoin's price dropped 13% as its iris-scanning technology expands to Zoom and Docusign to combat deepfakes. The rise of AI-generated content is making it harder to distinguish humans from AI, prompting these integrations.
- Sam Altman's World Teams With Zoom, Tinder to Better Verify Humans in the AI Age
Sam Altman's World, an iris-scanning crypto project, partners with Tinder and Zoom to enhance human verification in the AI era. Tinder will roll out U.S. human verification using World's technology, while Zoom introduces its Deep Face feature for identity validation.
- Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
Tinder and Zoom are implementing 'proof of humanity' eye-scan technology to identify users' irises and combat the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams. The technology aims to enhance security by verifying human users through biometric authentication.
- Sam Altman's "proof of human" company pushes into mainstream services
Sam Altman's company, formerly Worldcoin, now called World, is expanding its human verification technology into mainstream services like Zoom, DocuSign, and Tinder. The company upgraded its World ID protocol, open-sourced it, and aims to combat AI-driven impersonation and bot activity. It claims 17.9 million global users but faces security and governance concerns.
- Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings
Zoom has partnered with the World to implement a verification system for meeting participants. Verified individuals will display a badge on their video tiles during meetings, enhancing security and trust in virtual interactions.
- World rolls out World ID ‘proof of human’ upgrade with Tinder integration, Zoom feature and ticketing tools
World's latest World ID upgrade introduces 'proof of human' technology to Tinder, adds a Zoom deepfake-protection feature, and incorporates ticketing tools. The expansion aims to enhance security and user verification across platforms.
- North Korea Uses ClickFix to Target macOS Users' Data
North Korea's hacking group Sapphire Sleet is using fake job offers and fraudulent Zoom update schemes to deploy the ClickFix malware, targeting macOS users to steal credentials and sensitive data. The attacks exploit social engineering tactics to compromise Mac systems.
- North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist
North Korean criminals are using social engineering and a fake Zoom software update to steal macOS users' credentials and cryptocurrency. Microsoft reported that the malware requires users to manually run it, exploiting the difficulty of patching such attacks.
- DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice
DeepL, a company renowned for its text translation services, is expanding into voice translation. The company aims to integrate its technology with real-time meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic
Anthropic has achieved unprecedented revenue growth, surpassing $30 billion in annualized revenue within a year. The company's product, Claude, has attracted over 1,000 businesses spending over $1 million annually, outpacing historical growth benchmarks set by companies like Google, Zoom, and Snowflake.