Verizon’s iOS Call Filter Glitch: When Your Call Records Took an Unwanted Vacation!
A flaw in Verizon’s iOS Call Filter app exposed call records of millions. Imagine dialing up your friend’s call history like ordering takeout—minus the cheesy bread. Thankfully, no abuse was found. Verizon patched things up faster than a squirrel on espresso. Crisis averted, for now!
Hot Take:
Verizon’s Call Filter app had a flaw that could’ve turned your phone into a reality show for hackers. Luckily, they patched it up faster than you can say “Who you gonna call?” But seriously, this is a reminder that even your call logs can spill the beans on your life story. Cue the Mission Impossible theme song!
Key Points:
- Verizon’s iOS Call Filter app had a vulnerability risking call records.
- The flaw allowed access to phone numbers and timestamps, not contents.
- Verizon fixed the vulnerability in March 2025 after a responsible disclosure.
- Authentication issues were the culprit, exposing call histories to potential misuse.
- The flaw was exclusive to iOS devices, with no evidence of exploitation.
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