VulnerabilitiesJun 24, 2026
Apple's MacOS Gap Lets Users Disable Security Tools
MacOS vulnerability allows disabling security tools without admin privileges.
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Summary
A newly discovered vulnerability in Apple's macOS allows attackers to disable integrated security features and browser tools. Crucially, this can be achieved without requiring administrator privileges or exploiting kernel-level vulnerabilities, significantly lowering the barrier for malicious actors.
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