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SpaceX bans Zoom due to security concerns

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, has banned its employees from using Zoom, the video conferencing app. The company sent out an internal memo warning employees about the security risks associated with the app. SpaceX is currently working on numerous projects that are vital to national security. NASA has also prohibited its employees from using Zoom.

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Thu Apr 02 - Aljazeera

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