The microphone bug on Zoom for Mac emerged in December last year, according to The Register. Specifically, some Zoom users shared on the Zoom community that their Mac's microphone continued to function even after the Zoom call ended. This invisibly raised concerns about privacy, especially after the platform was fined $85 million for privacy violations in 2021.
Zoom for Mac Fixes Microphone Not Turning Off After Calls
The cause of this error is currently unknown. Zoom has confirmed that the issue in the macOS application may cause the orange microphone indicator to display even after users have left the call.
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However, the company has fixed this issue in the Zoom 5.9.3 update for macOS and advises users to update to the latest version as soon as possible.
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