Security: macOS High Sierra bug lets you log in as 'root'... without a password

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By Mark Wycislik-WilsonNov 29, 2017, 3:53 am187 pts
If you thought that you needed a password to access a password-protected Mac, think again. A massive security hole has been discovered in macOS High Sierra that makes it possible to log in with admin rights without the need to provide a password. The problem appears to be specific to High Sierra, and the ease…

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