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Reddit User Warns of Mac Phishing Scam Threat

4/12/2026

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Story summary
  • A Reddit user, Questionaccount2022, on r/MacOS nearly fell for a scam linked to a misleading Google ad.
  • The phishing stemmed from a suspicious command, and he was prompted for an administrative password before restarting his Mac.
  • He advised others to avoid using unknown command-line tools and to verify online results.
  • He warned that the AMOS infostealer targets Mac users and could steal data or bypass security.