To avoid getting locked out of your Mac in the future, make sure to:

If you must test a suspicious file, do so in a virtual machine (VM) using software like VMware Fusion

If executed, these programs can exfiltrate your saved passwords, browser history, cryptocurrency wallets, and Apple Keychain contents. Social Engineering:

If a website asks you to “enter the password to unlock the crack,” the only person being cracked is you.

: Consider using a reputable password manager to generate and store unique, complex passwords for all your accounts.