Use of the Zoom video conferencing platform has soared during the coronavirus era, but as with all forms of technology, issues are cropping up with the platform's reliability and security, The Guardian reports.

Thousands of people reported connectivity issues with Zoom's service today, especially in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

In addition, the phenomenon of "Zoombombing" is on the rise, with uninvited guests crashing on Zoom meetings.