Apple disables Group FaceTime after detecting a major security vulnerability

In a recent press release, Apple said it temporarily disabled Group FaceTime features in iOS and macOS to fix a major security hole, which could cause serious damage to the system.Specifically, the Apple team found a bug in FaceTime video calling feature, which allows callers on iOS and Mac to hear sounds from the other end of the line even if the recipient is still on the call. not caught yet.This vulnerability stems from a conflict in the processing algorithm that makes FaceTime think that the call has actually taken place and allows audio signals to be transmitted, while in fact the recipient has not heard the phone yet.

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This vulnerability is more complex than anticipated, so Apple decided to temporarily disable Group FaceTime from the server side to solve the problem.In addition, Apple is also planning to fix this problem on the client side by releasing patch software updates later this week, but in the meantime, FaceTime in iOS settings can also will be disabled.On the Mac, you can turn off the FaceTime feature by opening this application, then selecting Preferences, in the Preferences section, leave the option Enable this account.

Group FaceTime feature was first introduced on October 30 on iOS 12.1, after a long delay to be released on schedule.A lock screen security hole was discovered only a few days after iOS 12.1 was released and related to the new Group FaceTime feature.Going back to the present, it is not clear how long this latest FaceTime vulnerability has existed, but the first reports from users about this error have appeared since three months ago.

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Apple is rushing to work on solving the problem, not only to protect the interests of iPhone, iPad and Mac users around the world, but also to reduce losses as well as preserve its reputation.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is the first politician to issue a warning to users about the consequences of security flaws FaceTime:

'FaceTime's current vulnerability is a serious breach of privacy and can cause users to suffer heavy losses, or worse, at risk.Before this incident, I advised New Yorkers in particular and iOS and Mac users around the world in general to completely turn off their FaceTime applications until a fix is ​​available, and I also expect Apple to play soon. patch operation to regain peace of mind for users'.

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