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

Posted on Jun 13, 2024 6:26 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2024 7:10 PM

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.


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Jun 13, 2024 7:10 PM in response to praveen_menon

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.


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