For the first time in history, a malware may have entered macOS. Until now, Apple boasted that its Mac operating system was immune to any hacking attack. It has now been discovered that Apple Mac computers may be vulnerable to some of the most dangerous malware of the Internet age.

By ransomware category, the malware named Lock Bit It primarily targeted Windows, Linux, and virtual machine platforms. But now it also has its own version for macOS.

Apple faces one of the most dangerous digital threats on the Internet

Apple’s tightly closed ecosystem helped the company succeed protect your operating systems against any virus. In fact, the company, with the help of its security team, releases software updates in a timely manner to close potential security vulnerabilities.

However, it has recently been discovered that macOS is vulnerable to dangerous malware It is known as LockBit.

The only person I can find that LockBit is tweeting does not have a Mac targeting version prior to what I did above yesterday, nor can I find any blog posts that mention it, etc. So even if the gang made the first formation for the public in November 2022, it is not too late, in fact, it seems to be the first… pic.twitter.com/4iR71cuLpo

— MalwareHunterTeam (@malwrhunterteam) April 16, 2023

“This is the first known example of LockBit ransomware targeting Apple Mac devices.”

Such hacking threats can steal passwords from your accounts, gain access to sensitive information in your account. emails and even get data about you Bank account.

The creators of LockBit are one of the foremost groups in the malware arena. According to Jon DiMaggio, Analyst1’s head of security, leaders a businessman make sure your software constantly updated and provide a customer service that improves the user experience. This is why LockBit is so popular with hackers.