AppleInsider · July 20, 2026 — 16:38

ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords

ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords
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Security firm Group-IB has uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a new Mac threat that hijacks normal system behavior to pressure victims into handing over passwords and access.ClickLock StealerThe firm said the campaign has reached at least 100 targets in 33 countries since May 2026, with more than half of the identified activity in Europe. Group-IB also found targets in North America, the…

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