BSCN(@BSCNews):Apple Mac Flaw Lets Hackers Turn Devices Into Monero Miners Hackers exploited a flaw in Apple’s Screen Sharing feature to take control of internet reachable Macs. The attackers then installed Monero monero:native mining software on compromised devices, Dutch authorities said. The Netherlands’ NCSC reported attacks involving multiple Macs but did not disclose the number affected. Apple patched the vulnerability on Aug. 6 across supported macOS versions. Security firm, Huntress, said the flaw occurs before authentication, making password changes ineffective.

2026.08.17 06:45

Apple Mac Flaw Lets Hackers Turn Devices Into Monero Miners Hackers exploited a flaw in Apple’s Screen Sharing feature to take control of internet reachable Macs. The attackers then installed Monero monero:native mining software on compromised devices, Dutch authorities said. The Netherlands’ NCSC reported attacks involving multiple Macs but did not disclose the number affected. Apple patched the vulnerability on Aug. 6 across supported macOS versions. Security firm, Huntress, said the flaw occurs before authentication, making password changes ineffective.