Modern malware often includes "infostealers." These programs scrape your web browsers for saved passwords, credit card numbers, and cryptocurrency wallet keys, sending them directly to cybercriminals. 4. Data Corruption on Your Mac Drives

archives are frequently used to hide malicious executables, trojans, or ransomware from standard antivirus scans until they are extracted. Security Vulnerabilities

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