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A malware campaign targeting Mac users has distributed a fake Zoom installer designed to trick users into disabling Gatekeeper protections. The counterfeit installer emerged late September and uses social engineering to convince users to manually override macOS security features, allowing hidden malware to install on their systems. Security researchers warned that the threat exploits user trust in the legitimate Zoom application and Mac users' unfamiliarity with Gatekeeper bypass procedures.