Update 03/12: The security issues mentioned below are resolved. “But what else is not?”, is the question you should ask. Also added link to free, no application, no account needed Skype service that runs in your browser. Now you have no excuse.
Public service announcement…
“Why should I not use Zoom? It’s so cool and everyone is using it……”
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2020/04/security_and_pr_1.html
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/04/01/zoom_spotlight/
OK what should I do?
Stick with tried and tested companies, we know where stand with them. They not perfect but at least you know what is going on.
Skype (Microsoft) – https://www.skype.com
No application needed link: https://www.skype.com/en/free-conference-call/
Google Meet/Hangouts –
https://meet.google.com/
Microsoft Teams – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free