![]() ![]() Wardle does operate a Patreon to help support the creation of security software under his Objective-See brand, so this announcement should drive some interest in it. Still, it’s possible that this announcement isn’t entirely altruistic. Apple has issued a critical security update. We know how cruel Apple sometimes is when it comes to upgrades, some applications and software may not be fully compatible with your OS. Although he hasn’t revealed the exact method of attack, it stands to reason that if he can figure it out, others will be able to as well, especially now that they know it’s possible.įor that reason some may not like that Wardle has been transparent with his concerns, though this story stands a much greater chance of forcing Apple to fix the bug than if he’d kept it to himself. Critical Security Update for macOS High Sierra Released to Fix Root Bug, Download & Install Now. If you would ask me, I would definitely upgrade to the MacOS High Sierra not because I think it is great but for reasons of compatibility and security. ![]() To prove that the exploit exists, Wardle crafted a malicious app called “KeychainStealer,” which was able to reveal his phony Bank of America, Twitter, and Facebook login details with little effort. That’s something that Apple and most security professionals would heavily discourage, though it does sometimes happen. ![]() The one silver lining to this news is that, as with many attacks from nefarious individuals, a High Sierra user would need to download a malicious application from somewhere other than the App Store for the exploit to work. Although it has been proven to work following the High Sierra update, it’s possible that it could also work with older versions of MacOS. Perhaps even more concerning is that this bug may have existed for some time.
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