2026-07-23 13:24 UTC
🚨 We're disclosing a macOS security bug that Apple says is not an issue.
Using a simple archive-and-restore trick, an attacker can silently replace the main executable of virtually any application downloaded from the web—no password or warning is required.
Here's a demo using Signal to steal its encryption key.
📝 Blog with technical details: link in the replies.
Do you think this should be considered a security bug?
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#Apple #privacy #infosec #security #macOS
https://youtu.be/0bOC8S3NQxI
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@mysk@mastodon.social 2026-07-23 13:27
Link to the blog: https://mysk.blog/2026/07/23/macos-overwrite-app-executables/