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MACOS LPE EXPLOIT GIVES ATTACKERS ROOT ACCESS
February 16, 2018 By aatech

A researcher that goes by the handle “Siguza” released details of a local privilege escalation attack against macOS that dates back to 2002. A successful attack could give adversaries complete root access to targeted systems. Siguza released details of the attack on Dec. 31 via Twitter, wishing followers a “Happy New Year” and linked to […]

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Apple Calms Nerves After GitHub Code Leak
February 15, 2018 By aatech

Apple has sought to play down fears over the security of its operating system after a portion of iOS source code was leaked on GitHub this week, claiming it’s from several years ago. News outlets were awash with speculation on the potential implications of the leak, which apparently focused around the iBoot process that runs […]

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MacUpdate Distributes Mac Crypto-Mining Malware
February 8, 2018 By aatech

Maliciously modified versions of popular applications distributed via the MacUpdate site were observed installing crypto-mining malware on Mac computers, Malwarebytes reports. The issue was observed on Friday, one day after maliciously modified versions of Firefox, OnyX, and Deeper applications started being distributed via the website. MacUpdate was quick to acknowledge the issue, and revealed in […]

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APPLE PREPS CHAIOS IMESSAGE BUG FIX FOR NEXT WEEK
January 20, 2018 By aatech

The update will address a flaw software developer Abraham Masri publicly identified in a tweet earlier this week, according to multiple published reports. The flaw causes the iMessage app on iOS devices to freeze, crash or restart. Macs are also affected. A macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 update is expected later this month to fix the […]

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Bogus Passwords Can Unlock AppStore Preferences in macOS
January 14, 2018 By aatech

A security vulnerability impacting macOS High Sierra allows admins to unlock the AppStore Preferences in System Preferences by providing any password. The issue was found to affect macOS 10.13.2, the latest iteration of the platform, and can be reproduced only if the user is logged in as administrator. For non-admin accounts, the correct credentials are […]

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MACOS LPE EXPLOIT GIVES ATTACKERS ROOT ACCESS
January 9, 2018 By aatech

A researcher that goes by the handle “Siguza” released details of a local privilege escalation attack against macOS that dates back to 2002. A successful attack could give adversaries complete root access to targeted systems. Siguza released details of the attack on Dec. 31 via Twitter, wishing followers a “Happy New Year” and linked to […]

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