ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about a bug in the Apple FaceTime app that reportedly allows users to receive audio and video from the device of the person they are calling even before the person has accepted or rejected the call. The Governor advised FaceTime users to temporarily disable the app until Apple issues a fix.
Cuomo said The FaceTime bug is an egregious breach of privacy that puts New Yorkers at risk, adding that the state takes consumer rights very seriously and he is deeply concerned the app can be exploited for unscrupulous purposes.
As a result, he’s advising all residents to disable their FaceTime app until a fix is made available.
According to media reports, the FaceTime bug exists on OS devices running iOS 12.1 or later. Users can temporarily disable the FaceTime app until a fix is released. To disable the app, open settings, select FaceTime and then shift the button to the off position.
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