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macOS Screen Sharing Vulnerability Exploited for Crypto Mining
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A high-severity vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing (CVE-2026-65400) is actively exploited to gain remote code execution without credentials, allowing attackers to install Monero crypto miners. Apple has issued patches for affected versions, and users are advised to disable Screen Sharing when not in use.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 15 Aug 2026 and 16 Aug 2026.
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Your macOS devices exposed via Screen Sharing open a direct path for attackers to hijack and mine cryptocurrency. Immediately applying Apple's patch and disabling Screen Sharing where unnecessary are urgent moves to protect your users and infrastructure.
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3 sources · first reported 15 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Aug 2026
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