A new cybersecurity report from Sevco has uncovered a critical vulnerability in macOS 15.0 Sequoia and iOS 18, which exposes personal data through iPhone apps when devices are mirrored onto work computers. The issue arose when Sevco researchers detected personal iOS apps showing up on corporate Mac devices. This triggered a deeper investigation into the problem, revealing a systemic issue affecting multiple upstream software vendors and customers. The bug creates two main concerns: employees’ personal data could be unintentionally accessed by their employers, and companies could face legal risks for collecting that data.
Sean Wright, a cybersecurity expert, commented that the severity of the issue depends on the level of trust employees have in their employers. According to Wright, individuals who are uncomfortable with their employers having access to their personal data should avoid using personal devices for work-related tasks or connecting them to corporate systems.
Sevco’s report recommended several actions for companies and employees to mitigate this risk.
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