Updated November 9
As many of us maintain working remotely and rely on Zoom for meetings, classes, and interaction, it’s important to maintain safe video chat habits.
“Zoombombing” occurs when someone uses a publicly available Zoom link or meeting ID to take over the screen or online chat and then blast everyone with inappropriate or offensive material. There are steps you can take to avoid this:
- Change your screen sharing setting to “host only,” especially for large, publicly promoted events.
- Do not use your Personal Meeting ID for public or promoted events; your personal meeting is better for small or one-on-one sessions.
- And once everyone has arrived, you can lock your meeting to latecomers.
University IT has a few resources and guides that can help you practice safe Zooming habits:
- A new Zoom meeting host guide for best practices
- A guide for privacy in zoom,” focusing on online classes
- University IT’s Zoom Video and Web Conferencing page