What to do when ransomware strikes your Mac

Macworld
Oct 24, 2017, 7:00 am699 pts
When ransomeware strikes, it's hard not to panic. A ransomeware attack may cause your Mac to shut down and then restart into a lock screen. A message appears, demanding ransom to provide a six-digit unlock code, which can’t be bypassed. This can occur even with two-factor authentication enabled. Crackers…

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