A researcher discovered a WebGPU-based exploit called 'Deathray' that can freeze a Mac's graphics by running an infinite-loop compute shader from an untrusted website, requiring only a single click. The vulnerability reproduces across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on macOS, though Intel Macs and some M-series chips appear less susceptible.
Background
WebGPU is a modern browser API for GPU computing that is progressively replacing WebGL. As a relatively new standard, it introduces novel attack surfaces that are still being discovered and understood by the security community.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 11, 2026 at 08:04 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10