Macs Are Vulnerable to LockBit’s Ransomware

Apple’s macOS has long enjoyed relative immunity from most malware and ransomware, but that appears to be changing.

According to MalwareHunterTeam, the LockBit ransomware gang appears to be specifically targeting macOS in its latest malware — a first for the ransomware gang.

Apple devices were once virtually immune to malware, but as the platform has gained in popularity, bad actors have increasingly been targeting macOS. Users do well to engage in standard good practices, not downloading from untrusted sources, opening suspicious email attachments, or using pirated software.