{"id":12213,"date":"2022-10-17T11:28:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T11:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1391651"},"modified":"2022-10-17T11:28:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T11:28:50","slug":"a-dummys-guide-to-infecting-your-mac-with-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=12213","title":{"rendered":"A dummy\u2019s guide to infecting your Mac with malware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The human body is miraculous. Just take the immune system for example. This adapts to pathogens and viruses, learning how they operate, and changing itself to deal with them. This means that once your immune system has come into contact with an attacker, it\u2019s better prepared in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Because I\u2019m an optimist, this is how I choose to believe computers work too.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t believe all the naysayers out there who claim that a laptop and a body are totally different things and work in utterly different ways. They\u2019re small minded. Getting a virus or malware on your machine won\u2019t damage it long-term, instead it\u2019ll make it stronger. And that\u2019s better than a fact, that\u2019s a <em>belief<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\" readability=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/tnw-launches-conference-in-valencia-2023\" data-event-category=\"Article\" data-event-action=\"In Article Block\" data-event-label=\"Join TNW in Valencia!\" target=\"_blank\" readability=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<h4>Join TNW in Valencia!<\/h4>\n<p>The heart of tech is coming to the heart of the Mediterranean<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is why you\u2019ve got to ensure your Mac is brimming with the most vicious and nefarious malware around. The question is this: how do you make that happen? What do you have to do to ensure your computer is sicker than a skater in the 90s?<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for you, we\u2019re here to help you out.<\/p>\n<h2>Always download cracked versions of software<\/h2>\n<p>When you buy a legitimate app from a respectable company or store, you can be quite certain it won\u2019t come with any malware or viruses lurking around. This won\u2019t do. Not at all. Not one teensy, tiny bit.<\/p>\n<p>To get around this ridiculous state of affairs is easy though: whenever you want a piece of software, pirate it.<\/p>\n<p>Go to as many illegal sites as possible until you find the dodgiest looking cracks of any app and download as many as you can. Think of it like a roulette wheel: the more spins you take, the better chance you have of getting a piece of malware to really get your Mac working hard.<\/p>\n<h2>Never, ever update your current software<\/h2>\n<p>Change is scary. Change means having to confront difficult, new things. I\u2019m shivering in fear just thinking about it. Instead, if you want to maintain a warm glow throughout your life, you need to keep everything precisely the same.<\/p>\n<p>This goes for software too. Really, what need is there to upgrade your machine\u2019s version of macOS? Or any other bit of software, really?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s an old saying that people like each other for their positive attributes, but love one another for their flaws. And, again, I like to think people and computers are the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>So treat your apps like a lover, and adore them for all their bad and rickety and old parts. Even better, this approach leaves loads of gaping security holes on your Mac, so malware and viruses can flow right in. Victory!<\/p>\n<h2>Due diligence is for losers<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391659 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon.jpg\" alt=\"security icon\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F10%2F17%2Fdummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: This is a BAD SIGN. Any sort of note that suggests a site is safe should be a huge red flag.\" data-title=\"Share This is a BAD SIGN. Any sort of note that suggests a site is safe should be a huge red flag. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share This is a BAD SIGN. Any sort of note that suggests a site is safe should be a huge red flag. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>This is a BAD SIGN. Any sort of note that suggests a site is safe should be a huge red flag.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391659\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon.jpg\" alt=\"security icon\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/security-icon-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>First off, whenever you put your personal information into a site, <em>never <\/em>check if it\u2019s legit. Yeah, maybe you mistyped \u201cFacebook\u201d so you\u2019re on \u201cFaecbok\u201d instead, that\u2019s fine. Actually, that\u2019s more than fine, that\u2019s <em>perfect. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Put your sensitive data into whatever website there is, never check security certificates, and download <em>whatever<\/em> they ask you to. And I mean, whatever.<\/p>\n<p>On that note\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Click each link you see \u2014 and do what it says<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have an adblocker? NOT ANYMORE, PAL! Disable that as soon as possible and, from now on, start clicking on every single advert you see, the more nefarious-seeming the better.<\/p>\n<p>You also get bonus points every time you download a piece of software and successfully install it. That\u2019s a really fantastic way to hoover up as many viruses as possible.<\/p>\n<p>I understand this may be tough to adapt to, so I have some advice. To begin with, to truly thrive in this new world, you need a positive mental attitude.<\/p>\n<p>Never, EVER, question the insane promises the dodgy software is making you. Believe it all, let its gentle reassurance wash over you. Yes, this app will help you find love. Indeed, this other piece of software can help you lose weight and gain muscle. Of course this download is going to help you earn thousands of dollars a month.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true, all of it is true \u2014 and if you do this right, your Mac will be overflowing with gorgeous malware.<\/p>\n<h2>Only ever connect to public Wi-Fi \u2014 and refuse to use a VPN<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391658 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect.jpg\" alt=\"wifi connect\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F10%2F17%2Fdummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: If you see this image ANYWHERE \u2014 you best connect.\" data-title=\"Share If you see this image ANYWHERE \u2014 you best connect. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share If you see this image ANYWHERE \u2014 you best connect. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>If you see this image ANYWHERE \u2014 you best connect.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391658\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect.jpg\" alt=\"wifi connect\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/wifi-connect-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Remember how technology and nature are the same thing? Good. Listen to this.<\/p>\n<p>You know how the very best, purest water in the world comes straight from the source? Where it rises from springs? Nutritious and vitamin-filled? Well, public Wi-Fi is exactly the same.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to use and of these personal and protected networks. No, the best thing for your computer is Wi-Fi that\u2019s free, open, and preferably somewhere you feel you may be attacked.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you need to do anything on your Mac, make sure you head to the nearest business and connect to an open network. Then, friend, you should do as many sensitive tasks as you can.<\/p>\n<p>Accept every single notification or download request and revel in the joy of malware coming at your Apple machine fast and furious.<\/p>\n<h2>Those issues your Mac\u2019s having? They\u2019re fine. They\u2019re totally fine. Really, they\u2019re fine. Don\u2019t worry.<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been following all the tips above, you\u2019ll start to notice it on your machine.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019ll slow down. Maybe it\u2019ll make a lot of noise. Maybe there\u2019ll be weird pop-ups and apps opening all over the place. Maybe macOS will warn you about vulnerabilities Don\u2019t be worried though: this is exactly what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, don\u2019t actually do anything to solve this, let it run its natural course. All those viruses and bits of malware are making your computer stronger, more able to deal with them in the future. We\u2019re doing this <em>for<\/em> your Mac, it has to learn.<\/p>\n<h2>Whatever you do, don\u2019t download antivirus software<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re here to make your computer stronger, right? So why bother with antivirus or antimalware software? Let your lovely Mac bubble under the heat. In nature, pressure makes diamonds \u2014 and I believe the exact same thing will happen when your Apple computer is filled with malware.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck, friends. I\u2019m rooting for you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391702 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection.png\" alt=\"CleanMyMac by macpaw malware detection\" width=\"952\" height=\"1548\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection.png 952w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-129x210.png 129w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-83x135.png 83w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-166x270.png 166w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-945x1536.png 945w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-796x1294.png 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F10%2F17%2Fdummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: If you see a screen like this, then you\u2019re in luck.\" data-title=\"Share If you see a screen like this, then you\u2019re in luck. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share If you see a screen like this, then you\u2019re in luck. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>If you see a screen like this, then you\u2019re in luck.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391702\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection.png\" alt=\"CleanMyMac by macpaw malware detection\" width=\"952\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection.png 952w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-129x210.png 129w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-83x135.png 83w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-166x270.png 166w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-945x1536.png 945w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/10\/CleanMyMac-by-macpaw-malware-detection-796x1294.png 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/cleanmymac?utm_source=tnw2&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=paid-media-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">download a trial version of CleanMyMacX<\/a> \u2014 an all-in-one app to keep your Mac clean, fast and protected \u2014 to check your Mac for vulnerabilities.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dummy-guide-to-infecting-apple-mac-with-malware\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The human body is miraculous. Just take the immune system for example. This adapts to pathogens and viruses, learning how they operate, and changing itself to deal with them. This means that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12213"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}