And people have reason to be skeptical of Zoom, given that it was recently revealed that the iOS app was sending data to Facebook without permission and that the Mac installer for the Zoom software worked in a shady and potentially dangerous way.

Earlier this week, experts criticized Zoom’s new privacy policy saying that it did not address the root concerns that Zoom may be sharing private data with companies like Google. Zoom has not only had problems with hackers crashing meetings in what has been termed “ zoombombing.” Its recently updated privacy policies have also come under fire.

But Microsoft’s Skype is trying to make up the difference, reminding users of features which should make it more appealing to users who want to set up a quick and easy meeting, especially for those meeting with others who don’t want to install yet another app. Zoom has gotten most of the attention, both as an invaluable tool for video meetings and due to criticism of some of its security measures. Videoconferencing tools are exploding in popularity due to the global outbreak of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, which has lead huge numbers of people to start remote working for the first time.

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