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how to determine if my mac has been hacked

How can I tell if my Mac has been hacked


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 15, 2021 4:57 AM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2021 7:14 AM

Macs are extremely resistant to spontaneous infection. With ordinary caution, Hacking is unlikely, unless someone had direct physical access to your computer.


Most reports attributed to hacking are user errors or ordinary Hardware or Software problems.


For assistance, please post your RAW symptoms, rather than your conclusions.

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Jun 15, 2021 7:14 AM in response to JohnB1938

Macs are extremely resistant to spontaneous infection. With ordinary caution, Hacking is unlikely, unless someone had direct physical access to your computer.


Most reports attributed to hacking are user errors or ordinary Hardware or Software problems.


For assistance, please post your RAW symptoms, rather than your conclusions.

how to determine if my mac has been hacked

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