Zoom Video Communications will provide its free and paying customers end-to-end encryption for video calls and launch a trial model in July, the video conferencing supplier mentioned on Wednesday.
The corporate mentioned to assist stop abuse, it’s going to solely make the characteristic out there to customers who present a verified telephone quantity.
California-based Zoom had initially deliberate to strengthen encryption just for its paying purchasers.
The corporate has attracted tens of millions of free and paying prospects because the coronavirus outbreak pressured extra folks to make money working from home, however has confronted criticism over privateness and safety points.
Zoom additionally got here underneath hearth for failing to reveal that its service was not totally end-to-end encrypted.
Taiwan and Germany have positioned restrictions on Zoom’s use, whereas Elon Musk’s SpaceX banned the app over safety considerations. The corporate additionally faces a class-action lawsuit.
The corporate employed former chief safety officer at Fb Alex Stamos in April to assist bolster its safety and rolled out some main upgrades.
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