New macOS security flaw could let hackers disable protection tools, researchers say
24-06-2026 15:10 via appleinsider.com

New macOS security flaw could let hackers disable protection tools, researchers say

Security firm XM Cyber found a macOS technique that can let standard user accounts disable some enterprise security tools without administrator credentials.The research focuses on trusted macOS communication channels
Researchers disclosed the findings ahead of a planned Black Hat Arsenal presentation in August, where they'll demonstrate an open-source tool called XPC Hunter. XM Cyber reported successful attacks against CrowdStrike Falcon and Kandji on macOS.The firm's reported technique isn't a
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