Hackers Exploit macOS Flaw to Mine Monero; Apple Releases Patch
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing to gain root access and install Monero mining software on exposed Macs. The Dutch cyber agency has reported this issue, which has a severity rating of 9.8/10. In response, Apple has released a patch to address the flaw, urging users to update their devices to prevent further exploitation.
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Hackers Are Abusing a macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Secretly Mine Monero
The Dutch cyber agency says attackers exploited an authentication flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to gain root access and plant Monero miners, with public proof-of-concept code now circulating.
Apple patches macOS flaw exploited to mine Monero
Apple patched a critical macOS Screen Sharing flaw after hackers gained root access and installed Monero miners on exposed Macs.
Hackers exploited macOS Screen Sharing flaw to install Monero miners, Dutch cyber agency says
U.S. officials rated the severity of the vulnerability a critical 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale, and experts are warning users to update their devices.