Screen-sharing bug lets attackers take full control of Macs

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A screen-sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited to let remote hackers log in without a password.

WHO: Remote hackers

WHAT: Attackers exploit a screen-sharing vulnerability to log in without a password and gain full control of Macs

WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: No further detail was reported.

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