MacOS users warned to beware screen-sharing bug which can turn Macs into cryptomining slaves
THE SO WHAT
A critical Screen Sharing bug turning Macs into cryptominers is a reminder that remote access tooling is now a prime monetization vector for attackers, not just a foothold. Security teams should treat built-in OS remote features with the same hardening and monitoring as third-party RMM.
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