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# [The Deathray: A Simple Way for an Untrusted Site to Freeze a Mac](https://blog.zyvop.com/the-deathray-a-simple-way-for-an-untrusted-site-to-freeze-a-mac?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A WebGPU bug lets any website hang a Mac's entire desktop with one click — and Apple says it's not a security issue.

Sep 14 · 8 min read · blog.zyvop.com  
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