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macOS flags Proton Mail as malware, moves app to trash

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Users are reporting that macOS is flagging the Proton Mail application as malware and automatically moving it to the trash. This issue appears to be occurring after a system reboot, and some users are speculating if it is related to the increasing integration of AI features in software. AI

IMPACT Potential user distrust in AI-driven security features if they incorrectly flag legitimate applications.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific software product.

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macOS flags Proton Mail as malware, moves app to trash

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Anyone else got this malware notification regarding Proton Mail on MacOS? Proton Mail app was moved to the trash by MacOS at reboot time. Is this a result of th

    Anyone else got this malware notification regarding Proton Mail on MacOS? Proton Mail app was moved to the trash by MacOS at reboot time. Is this a result of the # AI push? @ protonprivacy

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