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The Deathray: A simple way for an untrusted site to freeze a Mac
A WebGPU shader on an untrusted site can hang a Mac's graphics, making the desktop UI unusable until a restart is forced. All the victim needs to do is click a link. This issue reproduces cross-browser on MacOS, but not other OSes.
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- 192
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | The Deathray: A simple way for an untrusted site to freeze a Mac by auberonedu | 273 | 192 |
