Two Hackers Intrude on Middle School Online Class for Obscene Acts
Security Issues Arise... Taiwan Government Also Decides to Suspend Zoom Usage
[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] The Singapore Ministry of Education has decided to discontinue the use of the video conferencing platform 'Zoom.' Although online classes were conducted via Zoom to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a hacking incident occurred during which obscene images appeared in the class.
According to Bloomberg on the 10th, the Singapore Ministry of Education decided to stop using Zoom due to this incident. Aaron Low, Director of Educational Technology at the Singapore Ministry of Education, told Bloomberg via email, "This is a very serious incident," adding, "We are currently investigating two cases, and if charges are confirmed, we will submit reports to the police."
The incident occurred recently during an online class for first-year students at a middle school in eastern Singapore. During the class, two white hackers suddenly appeared and showed obscene images to the students. It is also reported that they asked female students to show their breasts. A female student attending the class informed her mother, who then reported the incident to the teacher, revealing the case.
Earlier, Singapore proceeded with reopening schools as scheduled after the spring break ended on the 23rd of last month. However, as confirmed cases surged, all schools switched to online classes starting from the 8th.
On the 8th, Taiwan also decided not to use Zoom for government remote meetings, citing concerns over various security-related issues surrounding Zoom. Meanwhile, Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom, stated in an interview with Bloomberg TV the previous day that the company will strengthen security further to regain trust.
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