# 'macOS users may face real, sophisticated threats that require neither exploits nor any elevated access to succeed': ClickLock Stealer tries to trick Apple users into revealing their passwords

> Group‑IB uncovers ClickLock, a new macOS‑focused infostealer using aggressive social engineering by spamming password prompts and terminating key apps every 210ms until victims complyOnce credentials are obtained, it…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/macos-users-may-face-real-sophisticated-threats-that-require-neither-exploits-nor-any-elevated-access-to-succeed-clicklock-stealer-tries-to-trick-apple-users-into-revealing-their-passwords?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5a7027046b8ae0fd63c517)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #apple #macos
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5a7027046b8ae0fd63c517

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