Apple releases security update to remedy Mac flaw © Getty Apple on Wednesday issued a security update to fix a vulnerability in the latest MacOS operating system that allowed anyone to gain access to a computer without a password.
Cybersecurity researchers discovered the vulnerability in the MacOS High Sierra operating system and publicized it on Tuesday, sending Apple scrambling to find a fix.
According to Turkish researcher Lemi Orhan Ergin, the security flaw allows would-be attackers to log into a system as a “root” user and leave the password field blank. After making several log-in attempts, the individual can gain access to the system.
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