Is My Mac Hacked
I went on a site to watch a movie, and without clicking on anything chrome suddenly downloaded a file and my MacBook had some phony audio message play saying not to turn my computer off. I deleted the file and emptied my trash. I'm scared my information has been compromised. What should I do? I'm on 10.6.8 I think (I haven't updated it in fear that it would make my computer slow) and now the browser on chrome is super slow.
Download malaware bytes and have it do a scan. Afterwards get a anti virus
They know. They know
15 signs you've been hacked—and how to fight back Redirected internet searches, unexpected installs, rogue mouse pointers: Here's what to do when you've been 0wned. Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms. But if you want a honest answer you won't be able to tell if you're hacked. Unless it's done by a compete idiot, someone can already have taken control of your personal digital devices monts ago without you knowing. Researchers created Thunderstrike 2 firmware malware that could remotely infect Apple computers and remain even if a user were to wipe the hard drive and reinstall the OS. At Black Hat and Def Con.
Probably.
It could be hacked or it could just be infected. Illegal movie sites are generally associated with organized crime. While they want banking info and credit card info, they're also happy to use hacked machines for spreading malware and for storage.
My Mac Is Hacked What Do I Do
Your best option is to back up your data carefully, then do a factory reset. And in the future, stay away from illegal sites. Also, change all passwords. If you have any banking or credit card info on the machine, notify your banks to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. You can try a credit freeze as well.
Likely, yes.
Download and run a good AVS. (Malwarebytes tends to be good.)
Once that is done, install an AVS (no, Macs are NOT immune to malware!) and keep it running. (Unless you pay for Malwarebytes, it is a 'run on-demand' program suite.)
A tip from me: don't panic
You have to contact with expert
Yes you can get malaware but you can't stop a virus or a people who want to get into your computer.
take off any Software you do not need you computer will be faster.
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