Attention all Mac users! Brace yourselves for a potential cyber attack from one of the most notorious ransomware gangs out there. According to a recent tweet by the MalwareHunterTeam, Lockbit ransomware has been detected targeting macOS devices for the first time. While the gang has reportedly had this capability since last fall, this is the first public notice of its use against Apple computers.
“This is the first time one of the major ransomware players has taken aim at Apple’s OS,” warns security analyst Brett Callow. LockBit, known for its “ransomware-as-a-service” operation, has historically focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, as those are the operating systems most commonly used by businesses. However, with the expansion of Lockbit’s targets, Mac users should be on high alert.
