Apple working on Group FaceTime bug


A major Group FaceTime bug with privacy implications was revealed this week and Apple reported worked to disable functionality. The company is working on a fix to deploy to devices across iOS and macOS platforms.

The Verge:

Apple has temporarily disabled its Group FaceTime feature in iOS and macOS to fix a major security flaw. A bug in Apple’s FaceTime video calling feature has allowed anyone to call a phone or Mac and listen in before the other person picks up. The flaw works by adding yourself to a FaceTime call before the recipient picks up, tricking FaceTime into thinking it’s an active call and forcing the person you’re actually calling to start transmitting audio.

Those concerned over the issue should disable FaceTime until a formal fix is available.