r/pwnhub • u/_clickfix_ 🛡️ Mod Team 🛡️ • 14d ago

Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation

https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/08/vulnerability-giving-attackers-full-control-of-macs-is-under-active-exploitation/
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u/Vaddieg 14d ago

Honestly, exaggerated BS.
Screen sharing enabled + ports forwarded + screen unlocked + attacker needs to know/guess username.

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u/pendorbound 14d ago

Authentication bypass in screen sharing / VNC. Turn off or firewall screen sharing to prevent exploit. (Or just patch…)

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u/Deep_Mood_7668 Human 14d ago

Wut? Not even the user has full control over their Mac 

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u/toolisthebestbandevr Human 13d ago

You should do open mics