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Hackers Exploit macOS Flaw to Mine Monero; Apple Releases Patch
Hackers have been exploiting a flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to gain root access and install Monero mining software, as reported by the Dutch cyber agency. In response, Apple has released a patch to address this critical vulnerability.
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Decrypta month ago
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.
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crypto.newsa month ago
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.
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