Video ConferencingEssential Risk Management Tools

Companies are staying connected with clients

and employees with video conferencing.

WAR DIALING

This tactic is used to discover passwords

to meetings. Hackers will automatically

scan and dial an extensive list of phone

numbers to illegally gain access.

VIDEO CONFERENCE HIJACKING

Also referred to as “bombing” is occurring

and is an emerging exposure. The incidents

are pervasive to the extent the FBI has

developed a response.

Sources

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-of-teleconferencing-and-online-classroom-hijacking-during-covid-19-pandemic

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/04/war-dialing-tool-exposes-zooms-password-problems/

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3535924/do-s-and-don-ts-of-videoconferencing-security.html

https://blog.paloaltonetworks.com/2020/04/network-video-conferencing-security/ https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/03/20/keep-uninvited-guests-out-of-your-zoom-event/

Upgrade from the consumer-grade software to the professional/enterprise use versions as they typically have more security options and settings.

Eight things to consider when setting up your video conference call

Confirm your video conference software is up to date with the latest official version to ensure the most recent security upgrades.

Review the default security settings and update as needed.

Use the waiting room feature and admit only participants who you know.

Require a password to help keep uninvited guests from joining your meeting. Use best practices when selecting passwords.

Confirm meeting links are from known and trusted sender; be cautious of phishing attempts.

Verify the identity of meeting attendees before admitting them to the video conference.

Educate employees on hosting meetings and establish security policies and protocols.

Video Conferencing Security Concerns

It’s an effective way to remain connected while

complying with social distancing and supporting

business operations and day to day activities.

Unfortunately and coincidingly, there are concerns over

privacy and security. The way we communicate and interact has

changed drastically in a short period of time and cyber criminals around

the globe are actively trying to find ways to illegally monetize and profit from this shift.

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