A worrying issue whereby those using macOS and iOS devices might have their conversations with Siri snooped on and recorded by a malicious third-party in certain circumstances has fortunately been patched out by Apple. This was a serious flaw impacting Mac and iPhone or iPad owners, and it was discovered by app developer Guilherme Rambo, as Apple Insider (opens in new tab) reports. Rambo found that any app with Bluetooth access could exploit the security hole and eavesdrop on the user’s Siri exchanges when using AirPods or a Beats headset (with Bluetooth connections).
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