This night I got a prompt on my MacBook saying something like “A computer tried to remotely connect to Control Center.” I don’t exactly know what it means by connect to control center, and I might have read it wrong. It also had an local IP listed that I did not recognize, and I’m slightly worried. Also, since I did not recognize the IP, that might mean someone is on my internet, right?
Thanks for any help
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
There's a very regular and often repeated theme on this forum to never install any 3rd part security or anti whatever software. They often do more harm than good. You Mac has all the security it needs built in. You are susceptible to malware incursions, but often that's because of a foolish action on the part of the user.
If you feel you've been invaded start by changing your passwords to something strong enough to not be easily guessed.
Then download and install free EtreCheck Pro and run it to assess what software you do have installed.
Is sharing enabled? if so, consider disabling it at least until you're done charging passwords.
There's a very regular and often repeated theme on this forum to never install any 3rd part security or anti whatever software. They often do more harm than good. You Mac has all the security it needs built in. You are susceptible to malware incursions, but often that's because of a foolish action on the part of the user.
If you feel you've been invaded start by changing your passwords to something strong enough to not be easily guessed.
Then download and install free EtreCheck Pro and run it to assess what software you do have installed.
Is sharing enabled? if so, consider disabling it at least until you're done charging passwords.
Risky? It's potentially worse than the problems it's supposed to cure or prevent. It's unnecessary. Search here and see what people have to say that about that class of products; don't take my word for it.
Liam-Maguire wrote:
I have Norton… so you’re saying that’s risky?
Do not install or use third party antivirus apps. They use system resources and may cause problems. They interfere with the Mac's built-in security.
it is possible that it was accessed. In the future, purchase and install security software just in case it happens again.
I assumed so.
Thanks
I have Norton… so you’re saying that’s risky?
OK, thanks. (By the way, sorry I didn’t mark your answer as “solved.” I didn’t see it before I marked the other one as solved.)
Someone tried to remotely control my Mac
