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.
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- 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.
- Kernel rootkit is considered the most dangerous malware that may infect computers. Operating at ring 0, the highest privilege level in the system, this super malware has unrestricted power to control the whole machine, thus can defeat all the defensive and monitoring mechanisms.
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.
It was the first malicious rootkit dedicated to Windows NT. 2009 brought on the scene the first rootkit for Mac OS X and in 2010 the infamous Stuxnet (targeting PLC devices) was discovered. The first corporation known to create and distribute it’s own rootkit was Sony Entertainment. It uses techniques common for rootkits. The OSX/Rootkit.Weapox.A is probably a part of other malware. Installation The trojan must be manually installed. Other information The trojan hooks the following Mac OS X APIs.
Why did we develop ESET Mac Rootkit Detector?
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.
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Operating Systems:
- macOS X 10.8.x (Mountain Lion)
- macOS X 10.7.x (Lion)
- macOS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
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Processor Architecture:
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32bit x86 or 64bit x64, Intel®