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Verizon's iOS Call Filter App Found to Have Critical Flaw

A security researcher has discovered a critical vulnerability in Verizon's iOS Call Filter app, a popular tool designed to block unwanted calls and texts. The flaw, which has been dubbed "CallFilterVuln," allows attackers to bypass the app's filtering capabilities and make calls to users without being detected.

The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Amihai Neumann, who claims that the issue stems from a lack of proper input validation in the app's code. This allows an attacker to inject malicious data into the app, effectively disabling its filtering capabilities and allowing unwanted calls to be made.

Verizon's iOS Call Filter app is designed to block calls and texts from unknown or suspicious numbers, helping users to avoid unwanted communications. However, the discovery of this critical flaw raises serious concerns about the app's effectiveness in protecting users from unwanted calls.

According to Neumann, the vulnerability is easily exploitable, and an attacker could potentially make hundreds of calls to a victim's phone without being detected. The researcher has demonstrated the vulnerability in a video, showing how an attacker can bypass the app's filtering capabilities and make calls to a victim's phone without being detected.

Verizon has been notified of the vulnerability, and the company has promised to release a patch to fix the issue. In the meantime, users are advised to exercise caution when using the app, and to consider alternative solutions for blocking unwanted calls and texts.

The discovery of this critical flaw highlights the importance of proper security testing and validation in mobile app development. It also underscores the need for users to be vigilant when using mobile apps, and to keep their devices and apps up to date with the latest security patches and updates.