LockBit ransomware is targeting Macs for the first time

Ransomware attack on a computer

One of the most infamous ransomware strains, LockBit, has reportedly been spotted infecting Apple Mac devices for the first time, ever. 

Cybersecurity researchers from the MalwareHunterTeam tweeted about finding “locker_Apple_M1_64” - “the first Apple's Mac devices targeting build of LockBit ransomware sample seen”. What’s more, the researchers believe this might be the first time a “big name” gang targeted a Mac.