macOS Screen Sharing flaw already exploited in the wild to install crypto miners
18-08-2026 19:44 via macdailynews.com

macOS Screen Sharing flaw already exploited in the wild to install crypto miners

A recently patched vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing that let attackers gain remote control without credentials is now being actively exploited. The Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Center (NCSC-NL) reports attackers have used it to seize root access on exposed systems and install Monero crypto miners. Apple issued fixes in macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 (and corresponding updates for Sonoma and Sequoia); users who haven’t updated should do so immediately.
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