Zoom boosts security with automatic updates for Windows and macOS -- but Linux users miss out

guest · Dec 6, 2021

November 30, 2021

Many things have come as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increased usage of video messaging and video conferencing tools is one interesting phenomenon. [...] Zoom rocketed in popularity -- but the service soon found its security practices under close scrutiny and in receipt of strong criticism.

In the intervening month, Zoom did a lot of work to improve not only its images, but also the security of its platform and safety of its users. Continuing this trend, the company has launched a new automatic update feature for the Windows and macOS versions of the Zoom client.
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Automatic updates help to get around this problem by providing a means of having users automatically updated to the latest version of software without the need to do anything manually.

There is nothing ground-breaking about the arrival of automatic updates in Zoom, but it is a little surprising that it took so long to implement.
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While Linux users will be disappointed to find that their OS is "not currently supported", anyone ruing Windows or macOS can enjoy the benefits of always-up-to-date Zoom software.
The company says:

For most individual users, automatic updates will be enabled by default. When enabled, users will have the opportunity to opt-out of automatic updates for their desktop client after the first install or first update where this feature is present. Users can also change this preference at any time by checking or unchecking “Automatically keep my Zoom up to date” under Zoom > Settings > General.
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Zoom: New! Get Automatic Updates in the Zoom Client

Updates are essential in the technology industry. When there are exciting new features or a software bug or vulnerability that needs resolution, we release updates to the Zoom client. Sometimes that update doesn’t get on everyone’s radar — many people get busy and forget to update their applications.

We are excited to announce we’re launching an automatic update feature designed to streamline this process and help make security second nature.
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