PSA: Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords, crypto wallets, more

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By Ben LovejoyJul 15, 2026, 7:43 am147 ptsTrending
While macOS is generally very stable, there are times when an app will crash and your Mac will offer to send a diagnostic report to Apple. A new form of Mac malware has been discovered, which creates fake versions of this form, requesting your Mac password as part of the data collection. If you comply, it will…

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