When i opened my Mac this morning it had a message saying your screen is being observed.
Does this mean I have been hacked? Is there a good security app that is free for Macs?
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Hi Tigergran,
This was more than likely just a message trying to scare you into think you have a virus. That being said if you would like to check your computer for malware, try a program called Malwarebytes. It is not a free app, but I do believe you can install it and scan your harddrive for known malware without cost. You can move forward with purchasing or not at that point.
The following Apple Support documents may help:
-> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support
-> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
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Hi Tigergran,
This was more than likely just a message trying to scare you into think you have a virus. That being said if you would like to check your computer for malware, try a program called Malwarebytes. It is not a free app, but I do believe you can install it and scan your harddrive for known malware without cost. You can move forward with purchasing or not at that point.
The following Apple Support documents may help:
-> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support
-> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
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It's a scam. But yes, you may have malware. And, Malwarebytes if free to do a manual scan. I've never had reason to do more than that.
Be sure you never download it from anywhere else but the company's website.
See also:
Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community
Thanks so much :)
Thanks for your assistance - much appreciated :)
Best of luck!
My Mac had a message saying 'Your screen is being observed.'
