The bad people are at it again! Attacking Book Clubs and book peeps. 🚨 Spamming Zooms with their filth, crashing meetings, causing chaos. If you host virtual events, it’s time to lock things down. Here’s how to stay safe on Zoom, StreamYard, and Teams. 🧵👇🏾 #booksky #blacksky #bookclubs #cybersafety
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🔹 Use Passcodes & Private Links – Never post links publicly.
🔹 Restrict Screen Sharing – Hosts & presenters only.
🔹 Disable Chat for Attendees – Stops spam & distractions.
🔹 Know How to Kick People Out – Don’t hesitate!
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🔹 Use the Lobby Feature – Control who enters.
🔹 Restrict Who Can Present – Avoid unwanted screen shares.
🔹 Mute Attendees on Entry – Reduce disruptions.
🔹 Disable Anonymous Joins – Keep out random trolls.
🔹 End the Meeting Instead of Leaving – Prevent hijacking. 👇🏾
🔹 Only Share Links Privately – no posting in public.
🔹 Use Guest Authentication – Know who’s entering.
🔹 Limit Who Can Go Live – Only approved hosts.
Ban Disruptors Quickly – Don’t give them a platform.
🔹 End Broadcast If Needed – Sometimes, a quick shutdown is best.👇🏾
❌ Unauthorized Access – Federal offense.
❌ Harassment & Threats – State & fed laws apply.
❌ Obscene Content Distribution – Can lead to charges.
❌ Hate Crimes & Cyberstalking – Jail time possible.
📢 Report it to Zoom, local authorities, or the FBI’s IC3. Be Safe!