2009 mac compromised
2009 imac compromised. is the best solution to update my mac
It's a known scam. No one is watching you, it's not possible to access your camera or any part of your Mac remotely. Ignore it and move on.
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Why would you do that?
It has not been compromised.
The message you got is a scam. Ignore it and move on.
Its a 2009 mac and from what i can read it is better to destroy hardrive/trade in for a new mac?
Yeah it's a pure scam.
What do you mean by "compromised"? If you suspect malware you can run Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac. It’s the only one recommended by Apple tech support folks.
Someone has threatened to exposure embarrassing videos not so worried about video just more concerned that someone is watching me!
No. They didn't.
Thank you taking the time to respond. Hope you are corrext
We're pretty certain he's correct.
I've gotten the same message, but not only does my Mac Pro not have a Camera, but I have no Phone... I'm deaf!
they actually accessed my iphoto
2009 mac compromised