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Apple has pushed a silent update to Mac users<\/a> to remove the web server sneakily installed by popular video conference app Zoom, TechCrunch reports.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, a disclosure by security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh revealed how Zoom installed a secret local web server on Mac devices<\/a> \u2014 with an intent to save an extra click \u2014 but left users vulnerable by making it possible for an attacker to hijack their webcams.<\/p>\n The undocumented server remained installed on users\u2019 devices even after Zoom was uninstalled, allowing the app to be re-installed again without their knowledge.<\/p>\n Zoom initially defended its decision to install the web server, stating it allowed users to join Zoom meetings with one click. But it eventually walked back and released an emergency patch<\/a> to remove the local web server completely. It also acknowledged it didn\u2019t currently have an easy way to uninstall both the client and the server.<\/p>\n Apple confirmed to the outlet that it did push an automatic update, and said it doesn\u2019t require any user intervention to be installed. The tech giant noted it took this step \u201cto protect users from the risks posed by the exposed web server.\u201d<\/p>\n Zoom, for its part, said it was \u201chappy\u201d to have worked with Apple to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n Zoom spokesperson Priscilla McCarthy told TechCrunch: \u201cWe\u2019re happy to have worked with Apple on testing this update. We expect the web server issue to be resolved today. We appreciate our users\u2019 patience as we continue to work through addressing their concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The communications provider also plans to introduce a new Uninstaller App for Mac<\/a> to help the user easily delete both apps by this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n