Background Task Manager is one of the malware prevention mechanisms in macOS. Manager checks for apps asking to run code in background and presents alerts to user to approve such action.
Bugs in Background Task Manager allow malicious apps to prevent this alert from being displayed. Apple is notified of the issue.
References:
- Mac malware can easily bypass Apple’s Background Task Manager, says security researcher
- Bugs in macOS Background Task Manager keeps apps hidden
Recommendations
Developer:
Beware of existing issues.QA engineer:
Beware of existing issues, report to Apple if similar issue occurs.PM/DM:
Business as usual.
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