The Rootkit Mac OS
[KB3436] Install ESET Rootkit Detector (Beta) for Mac OS X and run a scan
- Being from simpler times, the viruses were often simpler and didn't always need booting to another OS instance to detect. Despite that, their launch early in the boot process could provide them with all the potential power that we associate with rootkits. Even the technical difference between the terms is very muddled.
- A 'rootkit detection tool', if you were to find such a thing, could only identify something known to alter macOS 'Sierra'. Since there is nothing known that can do that, it's a waste of time to even look for one. Please read About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support.
OS X Rootkit Hunter is based on Michael Boelen`s 'rootkit hunter' but little modified for easier/better usability on Mac OS X. OS X Rootkit Hunter is scanning tool to detect nasty tools on your. Machiavelli - the first rootkit targeting Mac OS X appeared in 2009. This rootkit creates hidden system calls and kernel threads. Greek wiretapping – in 2004/05, intruders installed a rootkit that targeted Ericsson's AXE PBX.
Issue
- OS X Mavericks (10.9) is not currently supported by ESET Rootkit Detector (Beta)
Details
A rootkit is a type of malicious program designed to hide and protect malware running on an infected system. Rootkits may be used to hide malicious files, folders, processes or registry keys from detection and/or removal by both malware removal tools and/or manual cleaning. Rootkits can also change the behavior of the infected operating system and introduce additional malware into the system.
Since a rootkit can embed itself deep in the operating system, removal can be difficult without the aid of a tool capable of detecting and removing rootkits. Rootkits are frequently used in combination with other malware to hide the malware from users and security products. If you suspect that your system running Mac OS X might be infected with a rootkit, you can use ESET Rootkit detector to scan your mac.
Solution
- Download the application and save it to your Desktop.
- When the download is complete, double-click the program file to begin installation. Read the End User License Agreement and then click Agree.
- Click Scan to begin scanning your system.
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- Enter your administrator username and password and then click OK.
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- If the the application does not detect any rootkits on your system, No rootkits detected will be displayed.
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What Is Rootkit Scan
- If the application detects a rootkit on your system, press Cmd + click (or right-click) the threat and then select Show details from the context menu. We recommend that you leave Submit report to ESET selected so that we can analyze the sample and add it to our detection engine.
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- To remove the rootkit from your system, press Cmd + click (or right-click) the threat and select Unload Kernel Extension from the context menu.
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- Click OK to confirm and then click Rescan. If your system is clean, No rootkits detected will be displayed.
What is the ESET Mac Rootkit Detector?
ESET Mac Rootkit Detector is a small app file. After download, it will scan your Mac running macOS for rootkits. It provides a single-click way to check your macOS for rootkits.
What can a rootkit do?
A rootkit is a stealthy type of malicious software designed to lie hidden on computers and remain undetected by antivirus software. It enables continued administrative access to a computer, allowing access to your personal information. Rootkits are frequently used in combination with other malware to hide them from users and security products.
Why do I need this?
The code for creating rootkit is nowadays available online. This increases the likelihood of finding rootkits for macOS in the wild.
ESET Mac Rootkit Detector provides a user friendly way to check the integrity of the kernel memory and give information to the user about potential problems.
Why did we develop ESET Mac Rootkit Detector?
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In the last year we have seen rootkit targeting macOS and keeping users safe while online is our mission. Therefore we decided to develop ESET Mac Rootkit Detector and protect our users from rootkits like macOS/Crisis (macOS/Morcut) that was used to spy users and steal information from the macOS.
Operating Systems:
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- macOS X 10.8.x (Mountain Lion)
- macOS X 10.7.x (Lion)
- macOS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
Processor Architecture:
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32bit x86 or 64bit x64, Intel®