Macs are vulnerable to malware just like other devices.

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MooMoo2011
Senior Member

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01-20-2023, 11:04 AM

The post is a lighthearted update about encountering malware on a Mac. It mentions a recent download, a morning restore two days prior, and expresses relief that the issue is resolved. The tone is casual and humorous, with a focus on personal experience.

MooMoo2011

01-20-2023, 11:04 AM #1

Gladiador70
Senior Member

698

01-20-2023, 06:32 PM

Refers to #Unixmasterrace, supporting Mac OS X, iOS, Android and all Linux distributions.

Gladiador70

01-20-2023, 06:32 PM #2

Refers to #Unixmasterrace, supporting Mac OS X, iOS, Android and all Linux distributions.

Cesvary
Junior Member

01-22-2023, 10:09 AM

Various options work depending on the context.

Cesvary

01-22-2023, 10:09 AM #3

Various options work depending on the context.

maximumpats
Junior Member

01-22-2023, 04:20 PM

I observe unusual behavior or unexpected changes in system performance.

maximumpats

01-22-2023, 04:20 PM #4

I observe unusual behavior or unexpected changes in system performance.

GreeenBear
Member

156

01-22-2023, 05:30 PM

Sure, let me rephrase that for you. #Macs are annoying. I actually own an old Macintosh Centris 610. LOL

GreeenBear

01-22-2023, 05:30 PM #5

Sure, let me rephrase that for you. #Macs are annoying. I actually own an old Macintosh Centris 610. LOL

yalo29
Senior Member

641

02-02-2023, 11:45 PM

Text displayed on every page was emphasized, followed by ads. Any click triggered a pop-up directing users to a site indicating my computer is outdated and insecure.

yalo29

02-02-2023, 11:45 PM #6

Text displayed on every page was emphasized, followed by ads. Any click triggered a pop-up directing users to a site indicating my computer is outdated and insecure.

CaptKrazy
Member

234

02-04-2023, 03:08 PM

I'm familiar with Macs, had issues with overheating iMacs and MacBook Pros in school—they tended to collect a lot of dust.

CaptKrazy

02-04-2023, 03:08 PM #7

I'm familiar with Macs, had issues with overheating iMacs and MacBook Pros in school—they tended to collect a lot of dust.

stuff
Member

173

02-05-2023, 02:18 AM

I install a fan control software and start it at maximum power for several minutes. It removes a lot of dust. I do this roughly every month. When I first tried it, my temperatures dropped from about 50 to 30. But keep in mind, it gets pretty loud.

stuff

02-05-2023, 02:18 AM #8

xXMin3rCraftXx
Member

02-21-2023, 04:22 PM

Sorry to hear that. It seems the issue was resolved, but I'm still sorry you missed mac.

xXMin3rCraftXx

02-21-2023, 04:22 PM #9

Sorry to hear that. It seems the issue was resolved, but I'm still sorry you missed mac.

PhantomAvenge
Junior Member

02-23-2023, 11:01 PM

#10

If you're concerned about it happening again, you don't really need it because there are only a few pieces of wild malware for OSX right now.

PhantomAvenge

02-23-2023, 11:01 PM #10

If you're concerned about it happening again, you don't really need it because there are only a few pieces of wild malware for OSX right now.

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