Schools in New York City are moving away from using the video conference app Zoom after a review of security concerns
The city's Department of Education is directing schools to"move away from using Zoom as soon as possible," Danielle Filson, a department spokeswoman, told CNN in a statement. "There are many new components to remote learning, and we are making real-time decisions in the best interest of our staff and student," Filson said.
" Read MoreThe term refers to a form of cyber harassment reported by some app users, who have reported that some of their calls have been hijacked by unidentified individuals and trolls who spew hateful language or share graphic images.Several incidents have occurred during online Zoom classes, involving people yelling profanities or exposing themselves.
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