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hackers

  1. R

    Hacked accounts

    My iPhone 14 Pro Max is compromised either hacked or mirrored somehow. Actually my entire life is hacked all the way to my home internet , cameras, multiple accounts (Google, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Dropbox, Wyze, Ring etc) it’s been devastating! I’m assuming all my other accounts have been...
  2. Alvin777

    Calendar App Subscribed to a March Holiday called 'Holi'?

    Hi Apple friends. I'm not sure if I accidentally put this on the calendar but on March 8, 2023, I seem to be subscribed to a US holiday called 'Holi'. Is this a way for hackers to tell me, they've breached my Mac (it has a lot of malware protection)? Thank you. Have a blessed 2023- give it...
  3. PowerPCFan

    Do you use antivirus and VPN on Mac?

    I use no protection, but should get some!
  4. Appledoesnotlisten

    Preventing Data Recovery from a Factory Reset Mac

    I am going to sell two Macbooks that are now hosting a bunch of sensitive info. i am aware that certain apps can recover deleted data, even after a factory reset, and want to prevent that from happening to my computers. What are the most reliable and yet not overly time-consuming ways of...
  5. J

    Screen locked with suspicious message

    While using my MAC, the screen went dim slowly from top to bottom, and a message appeared saying: You need to restart your computer. Hold down the Power button untilit turns off, then press the Power button again. It was also repeated in four languages. I am conserned that someone...