Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Allowed Remote Device Takeover
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A recently patched bug in Zoom allowed individuals on a call to gain full control of other participants’ devices through screen sharing. Researchers found the vulnerability, which required fewer than 20 prompts using a public AI tool, enabling unauthorized access and device hijacking. The flaw has since been fixed by Zoom.
The issue stemmed from the screen-sharing feature; exploiting it did not require any interaction from the targeted participant. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story.
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