Zoom flaw let an attacker take over your device, including iPhone and Mac

A Zoom flaw, discovered with the help of an AI tool, allowed attackers to remotely take control of devices used in meetings, including iPhones and Macs. Researchers found vulnerabilities in the video conferencing platform that could have silently compromised victims' devices during screen sharing sessions, regardless of whether they were the host or a participant.

The bug affected devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Cybersecurity firm A Security disclosed the vulnerability to Zoom, which has since patched it. However, cybersecurity experts warn that the ease with which the flaw was discovered using publicly available AI models is particularly alarming. A Security cofounder Omer Gull told WIRED that what would have typically taken a team of five people six months to uncover can now be achieved with just under 20 prompts.

This highlights the trust users place in Zoom, assuming it to be secure, unaware of the potential threat it poses.