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Hackers Are Screen Sharing on Macs Without Permission, but You Can Stop Them

Calif said an AI agent produced working exploits in four hours, while attackers are already using the flaw to install Monero miners on exposed Macs.

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We may earn a commission from links on this page.Whether you have a MacBook Neo or an iMac, stay vigilant: Hackers are exploiting a known security vulnerability in macOS that allows bad actors to activate Screen Sharing without the proper permissions. Because macOS lets screen sharers control screens remotely, this flaw is particularly dangerous. Luckily, Apple fixed this issue before anyone knew the flaw was exploited. The company released thre…

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Engadget broke the news in Fishers, United States on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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