![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The company said it pushed the update to protect users from the risks posed by the exposed web server. The purpose of the update is to remove the web server installed by Zoom.Īpple often pushes silent signature updates to Macs to thwart known malware - similar to an anti-malware service - but it’s rare for Apple to take action publicly against a known or popular app. Now, TechCrunch reports that Apple has pushed a silent update to macOS to remove that hidden web server.Īpple confirmed to TechCrunch that it did in fact push the silent update to Mac users, and that the update does not require any user interaction to install. Earlier this week, a security researcher detailed how the Zoom video conferencing app installed a hidden web server on Macs, leaving users vulnerable to having their webcams hijacked. ![]()
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