How NightOwl for Mac Added a Botnet
NightOwl was supposed to make Macs work in dark mode. After a recent update, one developer discovered it was siphoning users’ data through a botnet.
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NightOwl was supposed to make Macs work in dark mode. After a recent update, one developer discovered it was siphoning users’ data through a botnet.
Have you ever used your computer in the middle of the night or in a dark room and felt blinded by the brightness of your screen? That's not only unpleasant but also potentially bad for your eyes. That's why many people prefer to use night mode, a feature that adjusts the temperature and contrast on
NightOwl is used by Mac users to switch between light and dark mode. Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains why this app may now put you at risk.