# Is there a possibility that ii might be exposed to risks associated with the M-series in macOS

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**Category:** Developers\
**Tags:** Discussing, security, internet-identity\
**Created:** [March 27, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/is-there-a-possibility-that-ii-might-be-exposed-to-risks-associated-with-the-m-series-in-macos/29007 "2024-03-27T23:54:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Luffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/luffy/32/9527_2.png) [@Luffy](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/Luffy)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/is-there-a-possibility-that-ii-might-be-exposed-to-risks-associated-with-the-m-series-in-macos/29007/1 "2024-03-27T23:54:26Z")

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> **[Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys](https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/hackers-can-extract-secret-encryption-keys-from-apples-mac-chips/)**
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> Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance.

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According to my understanding, many ICP holders and developers indeed use macOS. The risk seems significant, and I’m unsure whether our II would be exposed to this risk during its usage. I would appreciate it if more security experts could provide insights into this matter. Thank you.