Crypto-mining malware attacking Apple Mac with pirated software

Keeping your devices clean is much easier with these gadgets, CyberGuy explains the best ways to keep your tech clean. A threat alert for some Apple Mac and MacBook computers running certain altered versions of Final Cut Pro editing software can hijack infected devices. CLICK TO GET KURT'S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO'S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Pirated copies of the popular video editing software have been altered to contain a malicious instruction that takes over an infected Mac or MacBook forcing it to act as a cryptocurrency mining machine for a hacker. Worse, this latest malware disguised as legit Final Cut Pro can bypass and shut down some of the security processes running on an infected device. Many hackers target computers to manipulate cryptocurrency.