Apple users beware: This ‘copy-paste’ scam could allow someone to take control of your Mac

Don’t fall for this one. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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If you own an Apple computer, you need to be aware of an increasingly common scam going around that could allow a bad actor to gain control of your Mac. It’s known as the “copy-paste” scam, and it has been perpetrated so often that earlier this year, Apple added safeguards to help unsuspecting users avoid becoming victims. Here’s what you need to know about the Apple copy-paste scam, and how you can protect yourself against it.

What is the Apple copy-paste scam?

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