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Hackers Actively Exploiting macOS’s Built-in Screen Sharing Service Vulnerability in the Wild

Cybersecurity NewsAugust 19, 20264 min read

Hackers are actively abusing a flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to take root-level control of a small number of devices. The attacks turn a built-in remote-access feature into a doorway for quietly placing files, changing system settings, and running a cryptocurrency miner that consumes the victim’s computing power. The activity matters because Screen Sharing is […] The post Hackers Actively Exploiting macOS’s Built-in Screen Sharing Service Vulnerability in the Wild appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Hackers are actively abusing a flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to take root-level control of a small number of devices. The attacks turn a built-in remote-access feature into a doorway for quietly placing files, changing system settings, and running a cryptocurrency miner that consumes the victim’s computing power. The activity matters because Screen Sharing is often enabled for remote support and administration. An intruder who reaches the exposed service can…

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