Security Flaw in Old Popcorn Time Updater Exposes Up to 350,000 Macs to Risks

10/30/2026

The flaw stemmed from an updater that downloaded files without verifying their digital signatures and used unencrypted connections.

10/30/2026

The issue also affected Windows systems and could have exposed millions of devices to attacks involving malware, password theft and ransomware.

10/29/2026

An abandoned Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs vulnerable to remote takeover, giving potential attackers a way to execute malicious code with full system privileges.Popcorn TimeSecurity...

10/29/2026

If you installed Popcorn Time on a Mac years ago, part of the app may still be running, and it may have left your Mac open to attack. Security firm Eye Research has detailed how Time4Popcorn – an...

10/29/2026

The Popcorn Time app was a once-popular, if questionable, way to view movies, films, and other content, but now the abandoned app could be leaving your Mac (or Windows PC) open to attack.