[Swordmaker]

Ransomware Mac author is distributing his code to the Script Kiddies in exchange for a share of their profits. This is a poor quality Ransomware, but be aware that it is out there. It is a Trojan that is recognized by the macOS operating system and users will be warned before downloading any app that contains it, but it may also be possible to connect it to a malicious ad or website. This malware apparently is limited to encrypting only 128 files, so it's not much of a threat. — PING!

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Been Given A RansomWare For Mac
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> This malware apparently is limited to encrypting only 128 files, so it's not much of a threat.

Are they joking?

All it takes is encrypting ONE file, if it's the right one, and a user could lose anything from a day's work to their business, depending on their backup strategy (or lack of one).

This is a clear and present threat, and I consider it quite serious.

Swordmaker, I greatly appreciate your posting this. I've got Mac users here at work that I will be talking to about this soon.