Zoom-bombing

What is a Zoom-bomber?

A Zoom-bomber is an uninvited attendee who deliberately tries to disrupt a Zoom meeting.

How to avoid Zoom-bombing?

  • Dont panic. The Remote Ready Boot Camp for Faculty had built in precautions.
  • Build trust with your students.They want a safe environment too.
  • Only share the link to your Zoom meeting in a protected setting such as Canvas.
  • Manage your advanced settings. There are many options available. For more information click here.

How to quickly stop a Zoom-bomber?

  • To stop unwanted screen sharing:
    • Share your own screen. The host’s screen share will automatically overrule a participant’s screen share.
    • Select the carat next to Share Screen and one of the following:
      • One participant can share at a time
      • Advanced settings Only Host
  • To stop unwanted webcam video or audio:
    • Select the Manage Participants button in the toolbar.
    • Locate the uninvited person’s username.
    • To the right of their username, mute their webcam and/or microphone.
  • To remove an uninvited person from the meeting:
    • Select the Manage Participants button in the toolbar.
    • Locate the person’s username.
    • Next to the name of the unwanted participant, click More.
    • From the list that appears, click Remove.

 

Adapted from 6 Tips to Avoid Zoom-bombers by Michelle Pacansky-Brock