MacBook locked because trojan spyware

logged into MacBook running Big Sur and pop up on screen states that computer has been locked due to Trojan Spyware's

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Aug 1, 2022 2:29 PM

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Aug 4, 2022 4:08 AM in response to Floridafamily007

There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User and protects against from “ Bad Actor “ Software.


The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.


AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly from an ASC Contributor, the application Malwarebytes for Mac


It is free or paid for added features. 


Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.



Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions


This will include CleanMyMac , This will include BitDefender


This will included Norton Antivirus , Sophos Av Software


Intego AntiVirus, McAfee, MacKeeper, Avast AntiVirus


Ad Guard, Webroot , ESET


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.

Aug 1, 2022 3:16 PM in response to Floridafamily007

This messages are scams. Most likely you're not infected, but when you will click on the link in the message, you will get infected. So see if you can click the message away.


After that, download Malwarebytes. Take care that you will download it only from the original site. Run a free scan and see what comes out. If Malwarebytes cannot find anything, your Mac is most likely not infected


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