New ClickLock macOS Stealer Kills Apps Every 210ms Until Victims Type Their Password
A new threat targeting Mac computers tricks people into pasting a command into Terminal and then shows a fake password prompt. If the person refuses, it can repeatedly force important apps to close until the password is entered, helping thieves gain control of the device and steal information.
Who is at risk
Mac users are most at risk, especially anyone who has recently pasted unfamiliar commands into Terminal or seen repeated password pop-ups and apps suddenly closing.
What to watch for
Watch for unexpected password requests, repeated app crashes or closures after logging in, and strange behavior involving Finder, Dock, Spotlight, or Terminal.
What to do
Do not enter your password into unexpected pop-ups, stop using Terminal commands from untrusted sources, disconnect the Mac from the internet if this happened, and get help removing suspicious login items right away.