It’s a long-held belief of Mac users that their computers are immune to the kind of malware and viruses that plague Windows PCs. While there is some credibility in this idea, we shouldn’t get overconfident when it comes to Mac security, as there are exploits criminals can use to hack your Mac and leave it like a wide-open door through which they can steal your data or worse.
In this article we take a look at whether Macs can be hacked, how to tell if your Mac has been hacked or if someone is spying on your Mac, and what you can do if your Mac is being remotely accessed. Here’s what you need to know—and what you need to do.
CAN MACS GET HACKED?
Apple has gone to great lengths to make it difficult for hackers to gain access to Macs. With the protections offered by Gatekeeper, the Secure Enclave features of the M1- and M2-series of chips and the T1 or T2 chip, and Apple’s built in antivirus XProtect, hackers may consider targeting Macs too much effort. We discuss this in more detail here: “How secure is a Mac?” and “Do Macs need antivirus software?.”
However, from time to
