Seems my Mac has been hacked - asking for a passcode when it’s been sitting in my desk

I turn on my Mac and now is asking me for a passcode


I have not set it up as lost or stolen and I have not set up a code


now it won’t let me log in with out entering it


its still in my find app thou but it says offline


its connected to the internet


how can I reset it ?



Posted on Nov 22, 2023 1:57 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2023 7:59 PM

I understand your Mac is prompting you for a passcode that you did not set, as though you marked it as lost: If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support, but you are not the one who marked it as lost.


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support describes that situation as a sign your Apple ID has been stolen.


Excerpt:


  • Your password no longer works, you don't recognize some or all of your account details, or your device was locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you.


Follow those instructions. You are likely to need Apple's help in recovering the ability to log in to your Mac.

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Nov 22, 2023 7:59 PM in response to ginafromgrapevine

I understand your Mac is prompting you for a passcode that you did not set, as though you marked it as lost: If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support, but you are not the one who marked it as lost.


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support describes that situation as a sign your Apple ID has been stolen.


Excerpt:


  • Your password no longer works, you don't recognize some or all of your account details, or your device was locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you.


Follow those instructions. You are likely to need Apple's help in recovering the ability to log in to your Mac.

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Seems my Mac has been hacked - asking for a passcode when it’s been sitting in my desk

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