Online Security and Privacy News

Zoom is one of the most popular tools for video conferencing, work calls, classes, and everyday virtual meetings. It is fast, easy, and familiar. But it also has a long history of security concerns, which is why people still ask whether it is truly safe. The honest answer is simple. Zoom is much better than it was a few years ago. Still, some privacy risks, weak settings, and old habits can create problems if people do not use it carefully. In this guide, we’ll keep things practical. We’ll look at the biggest Zoom security issues, the settings that matter most, and how VeePN can help at the end.

Most people hear identity theft and imagine a criminal taking over one real person’s life. Synthetic identity theft is different. Here, the fraudster mixes a real piece of data, often a Social Security number, with invented details like a fake name, a new date of birth, or a made-up address to create synthetic identities that look real enough to pass basic checks. That fake profile can then open accounts, build a credit history, and later commit fraud for financial gain. This is one reason the problem keeps growing. TransUnion said US lenders faced more than $3.3 billion in exposure tied to suspected synthetic identities for the year ending 2024. And in March 2026, American Banker reported that cheap AI toolkits, stolen data, and fake documents were already being used to beat some bank identity verification checks in minutes. We’ll break down how this scam works, why it is harder to spot than traditional identity theft, the red flags to watch for, and the practical steps that help protect your money, your credit report, and your personal data. We’ll also show where VeePN fits in near the end.