Apple accidently approved malware to run on Macs, fixed later

San Francisco: 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.

Mac security researchers Peter Dantini and Patrick Wardle found a common malware campaign disguised as an Adobe Flash installer.

Wardle said that Apple approved popular Shlayer malware disguised as Adobe Flash installer.