Users find smartphones cameras switch on without permission when they open the Facebook iOS app

Facebook has yet again come under fire for invading its member's privacy. 'I will note that iPhones running iOS 12 don't show the camera,' Maddux said, suggesting that users with earlier operating systems will not be victims of Facebook's spy tactics. The app is activating iPhone cameras without the user's knowledge while they are scrolling through the platform A Facebook spokesperson told DailyMail in email, 'We recently discovered that version 244 of the Facebook iOS app would incorrectly launch in landscape mode. Some users are questioning whether the issue stems from the Facebook app or is a problem with Apple's operating system Although it seems like a bug of some sort, the issue has sparked worry among users who have flocked to Twitter to share their concerns The issue seems to be triggered when a user clicks on an ad and then rapidly clicks away, or opens a different users' profile picture and rapidly swipes down Another Twitter user also spoke out against Facebook's statement, ' Why do you lie about intentionally accessing someone's camera/microphone by saying it is a 'bug?' The issue raises questions regarding Facebook users' privacy, as the app is not asking for permission prior to using the individual's camera nor does it notify them when the camera is activated.