The problem, which has already been fixed, stems from Zoom not having any check against repeated incorrect meeting password attempts.

But without the protection of a password, there’s a decent chance your next Zoom meeting could be “Zoom bombed” — attended or disrupted by someone who doesn’t belong.

One major problem has been “Zoom-bombing,” when an uninvited participant enters a string of random numbers and joins a Zoom conference that’s not protected by a password.

The Zoom client's automatic link conversion is the source of the problem.

The July 28 meeting was adjourned because the password wasn't included on the agenda.

The Zoom client has a vulnerability that can leak your Windows 10 sign-in information, and until there's a permanent fix, you can use this workaround.

But without the protection of a password, there’s a decent chance your next Zoom meeting could be “Zoom bombed” — attended or disrupted by someone who doesn’t belong.