3 way facetime
gr8llRKZxJĪs seen in various videos demonstrating the flaw, an attacker using an iPhone could initiate a FaceTime call with a victim, and while the call was still ringing, the attacker could swipe up, tap “Add Person” and select themself as a recipient, and FaceTime would immediately begin streaming audio from the victim’s device. Now you can answer for yourself on FaceTime even if they don’t answer? #Apple explain this.
It is unclear whether Apple Watch or HomePod, which also support Group FaceTime, are affected. The flaw affects all devices running iOS 12.1 or later, and all devices running macOS Mojave 10.14.1 or later-in other words, devices capable of participating in Group FaceTime calls.
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Apple has taken temporary measures to mitigate the flaw and has promised a complete fix “later this week.” UPDATE 1: Apple issued a statement on Friday morning, formally apologizing for the FaceTime security bug and announcing that the promised client-side software update has been delayed until next week. On Monday, January 28, a serious flaw in FaceTime came to light that could allow a FaceTime caller to spy on a call recipient, even if the recipient ignored or declined the call. UPDATE 2: On Thursday, February 7, Apple fixed the FaceTime vulnerabilities in iOS 12.1.4 and a Supplemental Update for macOS Mojave 10.14.3. Apple + Security & Privacy + Security News Everything you need to know about the FaceTime spying bug