Even a fully updated Mac can be exposed to malware when users click, install, or paste the wrong thing.
Scammers are allegedly tricking people into bypassing Mac security protections themselves, often through fake CAPTCHAs, malicious ads, or bogus installers. The ClickFix tactic uses a fake CAPTCHA or update prompt to get users to open Terminal and paste a command, which can allow malware to download and execute with the user's permission without exploiting a security flaw.