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Is there any chance that my macbook will get installed something from repair?

Hi, I just repaired my MacBook from an unauthorized repair shop and that took several days.

I would like to ask if there is any chance that they may have installed something on my MacBook. I don't see any recently installed software, but I am wondering if it is possible to install some spyware on the hard drive.

Thank you!

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Posted on Feb 5, 2021 8:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2021 8:19 AM

Unless you are an international-calibre activist, the risk that repair shop hacked your Mac is extremely low.


They make their money from reputation of success with repairs, and allegations (or even a rumor) that they hack your computer while servicing would ruin their reputation.

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Feb 5, 2021 9:32 AM in response to yeojinbae

yeojinbae wrote:

Hi, I just repaired my MacBook from an unauthorized repair shop and that took several days.
I would like to ask if there is any chance that they may have installed something on my MacBook. I don't see any recently installed software, but I am wondering if it is possible to install some spyware on the hard drive.
Thank you!


No. I would not be so concerned.


Why do you pose the question, are you having an issue

Is there any chance that my macbook will get installed something from repair?

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