Hackers are now more inclined to attack macOS than ever before, according to an analysis of the Dark Web, with ten times the cyber attacks against Macs compared to 2019.
Apple quickly rolled out the iOS 14.6, merely weeks after the release of iOS 14.5.1, as a response to the iPhone bugs and security issues that had hackers attacking users.
Apple patches macOS vulnerability exploited to bypass security defenses
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Apple Inc. today released a security update for macOS Big Sur 11.4 to address a vulnerability that was being exploited to bypass macOS security defenses.
The vulnerability traces back to a discovery made by researchers at Trend Micro Inc. in August that found a form of malware dubbed XCSSET targeting Xcode projects. Further digging by researchers at Jamf found that a related, unpatched vulnerability was now being exploited to take screenshots secretly on Macs.
Using the vulnerability, hackers can get around a macOS privacy feature called Transparency Consent and Control. TCC is designed to flag an app is partaking in an activity that may affect a user’s privacy, such as taking photos or recording keystrokes. The feature asks users for permission before any action is taken and herein is where the issue occurs.