In doing so, malicious apps can share data without being easily detected.

since it cant be used to infect a Mac.

Still, Martin said the potential for malicious apps is troubling.

2021 iMac

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“You’re not supposed to be able to send data from one process to another secretly.

Apple hasnt officially commented on the spotted vulnerability or how to patch it.

Lifewire reached out to the company for comment, but we haven’t yet received a response.

Apple said theM1 chip makes it harder for malwareor malicious websites to exploit your Mac.