In-demand teleconferencing firm Zoom hit by privacy fears

Zoom Video Communications has been one of the few stand-outs in the current market, with shares doubling and usage surging during the coronavirus pandemic, but now the company’s high profile has raised concerns about user privacy and security.

The teleconferencing company has become a favourite business tool as more employees work remotely, but concerns over privacy could complicate that popularity and expose it to new risks.