Zoom App: Check out how you can use the app without losing your data and privacy

Many countries across the world are under lockdown to fight coronavirus pandemic. Citizens have been asked to observe social distancing.

Social media is being used extensively at home. Many are using conference calls or video calls to communicate with relatives and friends.

Zoom's rise to fame amid the shift to home working has not been without problems, with recent weeks bringing to light a number of security shortcomings.

A few days ago, it was reported that five lakh accounts of Zoom were hacked and users' private data was being sold on the Dark Web at a low price.

Data leaks from the Zoom app have created fear in people's minds. But don't worry, there are some simple ways to protect privacy and data.

The number of users has increased almost 20 times in 4 months. Zoom's user base was 10 million in December 2019 and has grown to 200 million in March 2020.

Zoom is being used extensively in lockdown. In the meantime, let's learn how to keep your data safe.

This is the easiest way to escape from hackers. Use a password for the meeting to keep the data safe.

With the help of waiting room feature, the admin can control the people attending the meeting. Also, everyone can access the meeting.

Disable Join Before Host option: This feature can prevent unwanted person from attending the meeting. This means that no one can join the meeting before the host.

Lock meeting: There is also an option to lock the meeting on zoom. This allows the meeting to be held safely.

Prevent removed participant from rejoining: If an admin has removed a person from a meeting, there is also an option to prevent him from resuming at Zoom