How can I determine if my Mac is being Hacked?
I keep getting a pop up on my Mac - "Someone has connected to your device from Russia"... Am I being hacked????
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MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.5
I keep getting a pop up on my Mac - "Someone has connected to your device from Russia"... Am I being hacked????
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MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.5
You aren't being hacked. You are being presented with a scam. Do not interact with the message or its criminal sender in any way. Do not click on any links, call any phone numbers, or give any information to the scammers.
FTC – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
FTC – How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
You aren't being hacked. You are being presented with a scam. Do not interact with the message or its criminal sender in any way. Do not click on any links, call any phone numbers, or give any information to the scammers.
FTC – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
FTC – How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
If this message is popping up in the upper right hand corner of your Mac's screen, see
Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community
It's written for Safari, but the same principles apply if you're using other Web browsers.
get your device scanned
Appreciate it, Thank you. This works.
How can I determine if my Mac is being Hacked?