VulnerabilityPublished
Hackers exploit macOS Screen Sharing flaw to deploy Monero miner
Source Bleeping Computer
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Severity
HighRated High by Threat Radar from the Bleeping Computer text
Data as of 16 Aug 2026, 18:58 UTC
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling macOS Screen Sharing if not needed and monitor for unusual system activity related to cryptocurrency mining.
Description
The Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning that hackers are actively exploiting a macOS authentication bypass vulnerability after public exploit code emerged. [...]
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