Zoom bot spammers usually work by exploiting weaknesses in Zoom's security features or by using stolen meeting IDs and passwords. Here are some common tactics used by these spammers:

Once all your expected guests have arrived, go to the Security icon and select "Lock Meeting" to prevent any new entries. What to Do if a Bot Attacks If a spammer manages to enter your meeting, act quickly:

These three steps stop 99% of automated spam attacks. The remaining 1%? That’s when you call in Zoom’s Trust & Safety team—but for the vast majority of schools, businesses, and community groups, simple hygiene is enough.

Once inside a meeting, Zoom bot spammers may engage in various activities, including:

In the early days of the pandemic, "Zoom-bombing" was often the work of bored individuals manually entering meeting IDs found on social media. Today, the landscape is dominated by automated bots

: This guide is for educational purposes to help users secure their meetings. Creating, using, or distributing tools to disrupt meetings (spamming) violates Zoom's Terms of Service and may be illegal under computer abuse laws.