# Zoom bug lets participants block meeting recordings

A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in Zoom that allows meeting participants to prevent the host from recording the session. The exploit involves manipulating metadata to trigger a false "recording paused" state. This raises concerns about meeting integrity and compliance for users who rely on recording for documentation or legal purposes.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/the-zoom-hack-that-says-dont-record-me/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:20:47 +0000