Zoom Activates Passwords and Waiting Rooms to Block Unwanted Guests
Zoom turns on meeting passwords and waiting rooms by default to prevent Zoombombing incidents. The updated security settings aim to keep uninvited users out of video calls.
Zoom implements new default security settings to combat the rising trend of Zoombombing, where uninvited users disrupt private video meetings. The company now automatically requires passwords for all new meetings, adding a crucial layer of baseline protection for everyday users.
Alongside mandatory passwords, Zoom also enables virtual waiting rooms by default for all accounts. This feature forces participants to wait until the host manually admits them into the call, giving meeting organizers direct control over who actually joins the conversation.
These proactive changes arrive as remote work surges and public scrutiny over the platform's privacy and security practices intensifies. By locking down meetings out of the box, Zoom aims to restore user trust and eliminate the hassle of manually configuring these safeguards for every single call.