Researchers Detail 'Deathray' Method Capable of Freezing Macs via Untrusted Websites

Cybersecurity researchers have highlighted a technique known as "The Deathray," which demonstrates how an untrusted or malicious website can cause a Mac computer to freeze completely.

According to the disclosure, visiting a compromised or specifically crafted web page can trigger severe system unresponsiveness, disrupting normal operation on affected Apple hardware. The mechanism raises security and reliability concerns for users browsing untrusted web pages.

The developer and cybersecurity communities are currently evaluating the findings to determine potential fixes and mitigations for the issue.