"Facebook Bug Turns on iPhone Cameras"

Facebook users are facing another privacy issue stemming from the social media platform's app. Users of Facebook have reported that their iPhones' rear cameras turn on and function in the background when they view photos and watch videos on their timelines via the app. The camera-related bugs have sparked further discussions about the possible planting of such bugs to collect information for the purpose of improving targeted advertising. Facebook's vice president of integrity, Guy Rosen, has confirmed that the camera-related bugs have not resulted in the uploading of user pictures or videos to Facebook. This article continues to discuss the new Facebook bug, as well as how these privacy incidents impact the trust between companies and the public.  

Infosecurity Magazine reports "Facebook Bug Turns on iPhone Cameras"

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