Bugs allowed hackers to hijack & activate Mac, iPhone cameras | #CyberSecurity #Apple #Webkit #Safari | Apple, Mac, MacOS, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.hackread.com - April 6, 2020 7:42 PM

The vulnerabilities were identified in the Webkit browser engine and Safari. When combined together, the flaws would let infected websites to activate cameras on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Eventually, Pickern hijacked the iPhone’s camera and notified Apple product security team about it. The company patched the flaws in January and rewarded Pickern with a handsome amount. 

See: Vulnerability in Zoom video conference app lets Mac’s camera hijacking

As for Apple’s Security Bounty Program; launched in December last year, the program offers white hack hackers and security research some big bucks. You can also become a part of it. More information on the Security Bounty Program is available here.

 

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