TechCrunch: Skype upgrades its messaging feature with drafts, bookmarks and more. “Skype is best known for being a video calling app and, to some extent, that’s because its messaging feature set has been a bit underdeveloped. Today, the company is working to change that image with a series of improvements to Skype’s chatting features aimed at further differentiating it from rival apps.”
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Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website! (InfoSec Write-Ups)
InfoSec Write-Ups: Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website!. “A vulnerability in the Mac Zoom Client allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission. The flaw potentially exposes up to 750,000 companies around the world that use Zoom to conduct day-to-day business.”
MakeUseOf: 5 Free Video Conference Apps for Office Meetings and Friendly Calls
MakeUseOf: 5 Free Video Conference Apps for Office Meetings and Friendly Calls. “You no longer need to install Skype or pay a hefty amount for a video call. These free video conference apps let you set up an office meeting or reconnect with friends, each offering something unique in return.”
Neowin: Apple apologizes for FaceTime bug, fix coming next week
Neowin: Apple apologizes for FaceTime bug, fix coming next week. “Apple got into hot water earlier this week when it was discovered that there is a massive security flaw in FaceTime, which allowed people to eavesdrop on others in group calls even if the recipient had not attended the call.”
CNET: Best FaceTime alternatives for video calls
CNET: Best FaceTime alternatives for video calls. “An embarrassing bug that compromised the privacy of FaceTime calls on iOS and Mac has surprised many Apple users. The problem occurred when you tried to place a call, but before the call connected, you could hear the audio of the person on the other end. Apple took over a week to respond to the flaw, which has prompted an investigation from the New York attorney general’s office. If you’re in need of a video call app replacement for FaceTime or simply want to try another option, these are the apps to start with.”
Mashable: FaceTime bug lets you see and hear the person you call, even if they don’t answer
Mashable: FaceTime bug lets you see and hear the person you call, even if they don’t answer. “A major bug has been discovered in iOS that lets a caller hear and see a person on the other end of a FaceTime call before the call has been answered. That’s right, this massive security screwup means you can take a digital peek into another person’s life — completely without their knowledge.”
WhatsApp Video Calling Guide: Everything You Need to Know (MakeUseOf)
MakeUseOf: WhatsApp Video Calling Guide: Everything You Need to Know. “WhatsApp connects over a billion users around the world. They’re able to communicate through text messages or by using WhatsApp voice calling. And like any instant messenger, WhatsApp has a robust video calling feature as well.”
