A serious bug discovered in Apple's iOS allows users of FaceTime to have access on microphone and on the calling device's camera even if the owner of the device does not answer the call.
The script: Someone calls FaceTime to another person who has an iOS device and adds himself or herself to the FaceTime Group before answering.
This will trigger the microphone of the calling person and enable them to hear what is going on in the room. If the device owner now presses the power button to prevent FaceTime from ringing, the front camera will also be activated.
This means that if someone calls you on FaceTime, they could hear and see what you're doing without you knowing.
It is not known at this time who first discovered the error, but many publish it Social Networks as a video as you see below.
Now you can answer for yourself on FaceTime even if they don't answer🤒# Apple explain this .. pic.twitter.com/gr8llRKZxJ
- DEAD FRIENDS ™ (@DeadFriendsCHI) January 28, 2019
9to5Mac says Apple is aware of the problem and will release a fix this week.
Until then, it would be good to turn off FaceTime on your device completely from Settings - FaceTime.
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