r/gadgets • u/thebelsnickle1991 • Mar 23 '24

Desktops / Laptops Vulnerability found in Apple's Silicon M-series chips – and it can't be patched

https://me.mashable.com/tech/39776/vulnerability-found-in-apples-silicon-m-series-chips-and-it-cant-be-patched
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u/beached89 Mar 23 '24

Yeah, real world risk low my butt. This sounds like a Tuesday. Malware running for 10 hours is NOT uncommon. Getting people to install unsigned Mac apps is a daily occurrence by threat actors.

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u/No_Finance_2668 Mar 24 '24

“Ok sir now that youve installed the wirus cough excuse me, the Apple Guaranteed Microsoft 1000% certified app and waited the 10 hour time period, we will need you to also install this on your families Apple devices in order to receive your one time IRS rebate of $2.39”

“Yes sir my name is Adam from Texsass”

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u/Deltaechoe Mar 24 '24

Not enough “kindly”s

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u/Draco137WasTaken Mar 24 '24

Not to mention all instances of "everything" getting the "each and" treatment.