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Apple Reviews Reported Mac Security Vulnerability

Researchers classified the issue as a “privilege escalation” attack, meaning hackers could potentially seize deeper control of a system when combined with other cyberattack methods.

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Security researchers at California-based firm Calif discovered a flaw that could bypass Apple’s Mac security systems, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The vulnerability was reportedly identified while researchers tested an early version of Anthropic’s Mythos AI software in April.

The report said attackers could exploit two software bugs and memory corruption techniques to gain access to restricted parts of Mac devices. Researchers classified the issue as a “privilege escalation” attack, meaning hackers could potentially seize deeper control of a system when combined with other cyberattack methods.

Apple is currently reviewing the findings to verify the reported flaw. A company spokeswoman told the Journal that security remains Apple’s top priority and that the company treats vulnerability reports seriously.

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