Beware: Screen Share on Zoom Mobile Can Be Hijacked, Recognise the Signs
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous bug in the Zoom Workspace application that allows cybercriminals to take over users’ devices remotely. The bug exploits the screen sharing feature and was found in Zoom Workspace for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux.
The bug does not require the victim to take any action. In fact, no warning appears when the attack is underway.
The vulnerability arises when someone uses the annotation tool while sharing their screen. Through this flaw, attackers can execute malicious code remotely to gain access to the victim’s device.
However, it is not yet known whether this vulnerability has ever been exploited in a real attack. The researcher who discovered the flaw claims to have been able to develop an exploit against the screen sharing feature using AI prompts in less than 24 hours.
The finding demonstrates how artificial intelligence can help accelerate the development of cyber attacks.
“This type of capability was previously only possessed by nation-state threat actors. But the model that required an elite team, months of time, and a weapons-grade budget has now collapsed,” the cybersecurity firm wrote in a blog, as quoted by Engadget on Friday (14/8/2026).
“Today, a researcher was able to develop a nation-state-level exploit in less than a day,” it continued.
Zoom has received a report regarding the flaw and has released a number of updates to mitigate the threat. The company also urges users to immediately update the application to the latest version.
“Users can help keep themselves secure by installing the latest updates,” Zoom said.
The vulnerability is present in all versions of Zoom Workspace prior to the latest update release.
A similar case recently occurred on Apple computers, forcing the company to release a macOS update. Apple stated that the latest versions, including Tahoe 26.6.1, Sequoia 15.7.9, and Sonoma 14.8.9, are safe from the vulnerability.