macOS flaw lets malware replace trusted apps without security warnings
Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk have disclosed a macOS weakness that allows malware already running under a user's account to silently replace the executable of trusted applications downloaded from the web and relaunch them without triggering Gatekeeper warnings. Although the technique does not bypass macOS security protections, it can cause legitimate permission … The post macOS flaw lets malware replace trusted apps without security warnings appeared first on CyberInsider.
A macOS flaw allows malware to replace the executable of trusted applications without triggering security warnings, potentially convincing users to grant access to sensitive data. The vulnerability does not bypass Gatekeeper or TCC protections but can cause legitimate permission dialogs to display the trusted application's name and icon.
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