Macs and iCloud Hijacking

Macs and iCloud Hijacking

From February 2020

Ransomware, or viruses that hold your computer’s information for ransom, are far more common on Windows computers than Macs. However, there is a threat to a Mac that doesn’t require directly encrypting or stealing the computer’s files. iCloud hijacking is when someone reuses a password from a breached website to access iCloud and remotely lock a Mac computer or other Apple device. They then demand money for access to your device. To prevent this, we recommend using two-factor verification for Apple ID.

This makes it so your password and access to one of your devices is required to access you Apple ID.  For more information on two-factor verification or on Macs and ransomware, click on the links below:

Two-Factor Authorization Apple Support
Macworld on Macs and Ransomware