When it comes to hacking guides, most are written from the perspective of a Linux user. There are a few outliers, but it's mainly Linux, which leads to the idea that Linux is the only OS that's viable for hacking. This couldn't be further from the truth. A properly set up Apple machine can do quite a bit of heavy lifting.
How to HACK a mac MacOSX
In the days before macOS (previously called OS X), hacking on an Apple machine was laughable. Tools were sparse, the hardware was specific to Apple, and developers often didn't bother porting to Mac because of the small market share or the perception that they weren't for serious computing. In those days, Windows and Linux ruled the scene.
Apple machines run a POSIX compliant UNIX variant, and the hardware is essentially the same as what you would find in a high-end PC. This means that most hacking tools run on the Mac operating system. It also means that an Apple machine can run Linux and Windows with ease. That's a lot of bang for your buck out of one machine! If that weren't enough, macOS is easy to use and maintain.
After following along with all the guides listed above, you will have a Mac configured for hacking. You will also have a grasp on why these things are vital. While the basic tools for configuring a machine for hacking may vary from platform to platform, the concepts will remain the same. This series will give you solid building blocks to work from not just on your Mac, but on all platforms!
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The reason Mac isn't seen as a serious OS for hacking isn't due to the hardware. It's due to the OS itself being so closed off. Linux is a transparent OS with the capacity to control even the smallest aspects, OSX is not.
Recovery mode is one of several startup modes supported by Mac devices. It includes a number of tools for reinstalling macOS, resetting account passwords, and configuring a firmware password. While this feature was designed to aid users locked out of their account and wipe the internal hard drive, it's often abused by hackers attempting to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files.
excellent article.i feel hungry to know more about hacks pc and protects devices and how to design and create codes, ... this is beautiful art, isn't?.. I want to know if i try step one ( recovery mode) it will keep my expectation of hacking mac password without changing it? please help/.
Much like PowerShell in Windows 10, hackers abuse programming languages that come preinstalled in macOS. Many of these languages are powerful and allow for complex interactions with frameworks like EvilOSX, Empire, Bella, and Metasploit. In all of my tests, none of the featured one-liners were detected by macOS or antivirus software like Avast and AVG.
For this hack, a Ruby payload is embedded into an AppleScript and crafted to look like an ordinary PDF file. The fake PDF is then shared with the intended target, who opens it up and gives us the win.
Normally, AppleScripts allow users can create harmless scripts to automate repetitive tasks, combine features from multiple legitimate applications, and create complex workflows. However, they can be abused by hackers to take control of a target's operating system.
A man-in-the-middle framework is used to inject JavaScript into the target's web browser. Additionally, this article covers URL obfuscation to evade some adblocker detections. This demonstrates how hackers compromise coffee shop Wi-Fi networks to force unsuspecting target's into mining cryptocurrency for them.
The term "zero-day" refers to code being used by hackers to quietly exploit unpatched vulnerabilities unknown to the software developer. MacOS has had its share of zero-days make news headlines in recent years.
The three vulnerabilities just discussed were disclosed by just one individual. It's not unreasonable to believe a team of dedicated hackers is capable of finding similar exploits that have yet to be publicly disclosed.
I know you can hack an iPhone, but is there a way to "hack" a Macbook? I have a late 2010 model that has been upgraded so it has the RAM, hard drive space etc... and it works beautifully, but I would really like to put Mojave on it. I am able to download the developer file, but then I got told by the iTunes Store for Mac that it is not compatible with this model.
Spyware: Here hackers attempt to gather sensitive data about you, such as your log in details. They might use key loggers to record what you type and eventually have the information they need to log in to your accounts. In one example, the OSX/OpinionSpy spyware was stealing data from infected Macs and selling it on the dark web.
Ransomware: Some criminals use Ransomware to try and extort money from you. In cases like KeRanger hackers could have encrypted files on Macs and then demand money to unencrypt them. Luckily Security researchers identified KeRanger before it started infecting Macs so it was addressed before it became a serious threat.
Once a hacker has access to your Mac there are various ways in which they might try to gain information about you, or use the processing power of your Mac for their own purposes. As we mentioned above, in the case of spyware the hacker might attempt install a keylogger so that it can record what you are typing and look out for your password. The hacker could also attempt to highjack your mic or video camera.
If you think your Mac has been hacked there are a few ways to find out. First of all look for the signs: Has your Mac slowed down? Is your web connection painfully slow? Do the ads you are seeing look a bit more dodgy than usual? Have you noticed anything strange on your bank statements?
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[Not] Always Up-to-Date Hackintosh Guide - A noble effort to write an "always up-to-date" guide to building a Hackintosh from Lifehacker. Ironically, it is not up-to-date, but it covers hardware selection and construction as well as installing macOS Sierra.
This video -- from Aibal Tech Report -- provides hardware recommendations, how to install OS X 10.7 "Lion" with third-party software hacks, and tips to manage a Hackintosh for improved reliability and performance.
worked fast and flawlessly. ( just a side issue that it asks for keychain pass. when i input the pass for the old problem acct, it does not accept it. but you know what, everything else works except keychain.) thank you people that pioneer these hacks and work-arounds. so good the way you guide us where the cosporates fail to support us. thanks!
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Pickren reports that the same hack would ultimately mean that an attacker could gain full access to a device's entire filesystem. It would do so by exploiting Safari's "webarchive" files, the system the browser uses to save local copies of websites.
A user has to download such a webarchive file, and then also open it. According to Pickren, this meant Apple did not consider this a realistic hack scenario when it first implemented Safari's webarchive. 2ff7e9595c
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