Security Issue Causes Apple To Disable Group Facetime Temporarily

In Apple’s most recent iOS release is a feature that made headlines that rippled throughout its huge user base, the Group FaceTime app. It was labeled as the next big hit in the Apple ecosystem.

However, there was one major flaw in this new feature which has prompted the company to temporarily take it down as they take on the task of fixing this major security flaw.

People were able to exploit the glitch in the code that allowed them or anyone to join a FaceTime call just before the user was able to pick up. This would then trick the app into thinking that it is an active call, transmitting audio to anyone that wishes to eavesdrop.

But you still have to give it to Apple. They’ve been nimble in terms of addressing the issue. Their IT Services are quite fast. The services is now disabled as they search for a permanent fix. Apple is likely to roll out a fix next week or so, which means they’ll most likely have it all sorted out once you get to read this article.

Either way, in case you’re going to use Apple FaceTime in the future, the company is pushing two easy steps to make sure you and your data are safe:

The first thing you need to do is to check, download, and install the latest update for the app. In case there isn’t any update available, disable FaceTime entirely by going into your iOS settings. If you’re using a Mac to launch FaceTime, you may disable it simply by opening the app, then select ‘Preferences and un-tick the option that shows ‘Enable this Account.’

You can tell that the problem was indeed serious as New York governor Andrew Cuomo issued a consumer alert, warning users of the app to temporarily disable it. The announcement also urged Apple to release a fix immediately.

Since the app has a substantial user base, Apple will undoubtedly release a fix soon. Given the company’s stance on computer security it’s a no-brainer for them to get it ironed out ASAP. And let’s just hope that everything goes smoothly without a hitch.

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