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June 24, 2026 at 13:50 UTC
macOS Weaknesses Chained to Silently Disable Endpoint Security Agents
By Eduard Kovacs
AI Summary
Researchers disclosed a macOS attack chain that allows a standard non-admin user account to silently disable endpoint security agents by chaining legitimate OS behaviors — no kernel exploits or administrator privileges required. The technique exploits weaknesses in macOS's security framework to terminate integrated browser tools and EDR agents, posing a significant risk to enterprises relying on macOS endpoint protection.
Relevance score: 84.0/100
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