“It's unsurprising but concerning that a large and successful ransomware group has now set their sights on #macOS,” says longtime #Mac #security researcher and #ObjectiveSeeFoundation founder #PatrickWardle. "It would be naive to assume that #LockBit won’t improve and iterate on this ransomware, potentially creating a more effective and destructive version."

#Apple declined to comment on the findings.

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mac-lockbit-ransomware-samples/

Apple’s Macs Have Long Escaped Ransomware. That May Be Changing

The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.

WIRED