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macOS Gatekeeper bypassed by "evil twin" app attacks

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Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in macOS that allows downloaded applications to be replaced with malicious versions, bypassing Apple's Gatekeeper security feature. This exploit targets applications downloaded from the internet, enabling attackers to substitute legitimate software with "evil twins." Apple has reportedly acknowledged the issue but has not yet provided a timeline for a fix, leaving users potentially exposed to this threat. AI

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macOS Gatekeeper bypassed by "evil twin" app attacks

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Researchers replace downloaded macOS apps with evil twins, Apple shrugs

    Gatekeeper has one job and it's not doing it for some software

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