Security · 2h ago
macOS Gatekeeper Bypass Lets Attackers Swap Apps for Malicious Copies
Researchers found a flaw in macOS Gatekeeper that allows downloaded apps to be replaced with malicious versions before launch. Apple acknowledged the issue but has not yet issued a fix, leaving users vulnerable. The attack exploits a race condition in the app launch process.
Meridian48 take
Apple's slow response to a known bypass of its primary macOS security feature undermines user trust and highlights the gap between marketing and actual protection.
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