To prevent unwanted bots from entering your sessions, security experts and Zoom Community members suggest: Spam Bots Registering for Meetings - Zoom Community
The rise of remote meetings and virtual gatherings has led to the increasing popularity of video conferencing platforms like Zoom. However, this surge in usage has also attracted malicious actors who seek to disrupt and exploit these online meetings. One such threat is the Zoom Bot Spammer, a type of automated program designed to flood Zoom meetings with spam messages, disrupting the communication and workflow of unsuspecting users.
Zoom bot spammers employ various tactics to infiltrate meetings:
To ensure a secure and productive meeting experience:
The motivations behind these bots vary, ranging from the mundane to the malicious: "Clout" Farming
The consequences of Zoom bot spamming can be severe, including:
Set "Who can share?" to "Host Only" by default to prevent bots from broadcasting malicious content. What to Do If a Bot Joins