👉 The Macintosh infection, often referred to as a Mac virus or Mac malware, is a type of malicious software designed to infect Apple Macintosh computers. These infections typically spread through infected USB drives, email attachments, or downloads from compromised websites. Once installed, the virus can disrupt system performance, steal sensitive information like passwords and credit card details, and even take control of the computer, turning it into a bot for cybercriminals to use in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or data theft. Unlike traditional viruses that replicate by attaching to executable files, Macintosh infections often exploit vulnerabilities in software or user behavior, making them particularly insidious and difficult to detect without regular system updates and antivirus protection.
