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Apple accidentally approved malware to run on Macs, fixed later

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Apple has fixed a malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash player that slipped through its toughest security screening software and got approved for its Mac desktops. cWardle said that Apple approved popular Shlayer malware disguised as Adobe Flash installer.The malware passed through a strict Apple process called "notarisation," that scans an app for security issues.