Research Update Enhanced src/macos-hardening/macos-security-...

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Research Update for src/macos-hardening/macos-security-and-privilege-escalation/macos-security-protections/macos-gatekeeper.md

This PR contains automated research updates including:

• Latest security vulnerabilities and attack vectors
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Research update for HackTricks content

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Summary of updates:

• Added macOS 15 Sequoia behavioral changes: control‑click/Open bypass removed, spctl disable switches deprecated, and clarified that policy must be managed via UI/MDM.
• Documented new Gatekeeper bypass CVE-2024-44128 involving Automator Quick Action workflows and the patched versions.
• Expanded References with current Apple security advisory and Sequoia Gatekeeper change coverage.

References used:

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234
• https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/11/macos-sequoia-removes-open-anyway/
• (Existing reference retained) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084

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