# Linux Zoom client found reading all X11 clipboard content, raising privacy concerns

Users on Hacker News report that the Zoom client for Linux actively monitors the X11 clipboard, reading everything copied by any application on the system rather than only content pasted into Zoom. The behavior, inherent to X11's shared clipboard design, means the app could see passwords, messages, and other sensitive data copied elsewhere. It highlights weak clipboard isolation on Linux desktops and adds to scrutiny of Zoom's privacy practices.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://hachyderm.io/@simontatham/117201594980991062) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:58:57 +0000