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SMB://192.168.1.167 | Windows-ds Service > MacBook Pro 13 Rooted by Windows Server user SMB 

It appears I have a severe security issue with my Home Network, MacBook 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.


At this point, I am concerned about the security and safety of my family including my 1 year old son.


Could someone perhaps provide additional content? I would like to report “hack” to authorities. Apple and Microsoft but want to understand in simple terms.


i am not a Windows user and have zero Windows software installed on my MacBook Pro. However, this Windows-ds service has rooted my MacBook via user SMB.


I recently wiped my MacBook and did a fresh install to the latest OS!!??


Home Network Guests (Verizon FIOS) 


  • 192.168.178.1 | Router


  • 192.168.178.24 | Julias iPad Mini 


  • 192.168.178.38 | Daniels MacBook Pro 



Windows Server Message Block (SMB) over TCP/IP 


Error connecting to SMB://192.168.1.167 | Windows-ds Service > MacBook Pro 13 Rooted by user SMB 

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 9:36 PM

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User profile for user: Barney-15E
Barney-15E
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Posted on Jan 26, 2022 6:16 AM

SMB is hosted on port 445. SMB is the default networking in macOS.

What exactly do you mean by "rooted?"


Is Mark's MacBook Pro is not on your subnet. Various internet service provider methods will sometimes show other user's computers due to the methods they use to distribute the network. Somewhere in the back of my head I seem to think FIOS had a real problem with this, much more than cable. Years ago, I used to occasionally see some neighbor's computers advertised, but there was no way to connect to them as you are unable to connect to that one. I haven't seen anybody in years, though.


Does your router support a Guest network, possibly using the 192.168.1 subnet? In that case, change your password for the guest network.

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User profile for user: Barney-15E
Barney-15E
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Jan 26, 2022 6:16 AM in response to iamgucci

SMB is hosted on port 445. SMB is the default networking in macOS.

What exactly do you mean by "rooted?"


Is Mark's MacBook Pro is not on your subnet. Various internet service provider methods will sometimes show other user's computers due to the methods they use to distribute the network. Somewhere in the back of my head I seem to think FIOS had a real problem with this, much more than cable. Years ago, I used to occasionally see some neighbor's computers advertised, but there was no way to connect to them as you are unable to connect to that one. I haven't seen anybody in years, though.


Does your router support a Guest network, possibly using the 192.168.1 subnet? In that case, change your password for the guest network.

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User profile for user: BlueberryLover
BlueberryLover
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Jan 26, 2022 5:45 AM in response to iamgucci

I have noticed something similar on my machine (see below) when I mount a shared folder. The folder itself resides on a USB key that is plugged into to the gateway (router + modem) provided by my ISP. I assume that the folder is visible from any machine on my Local Area Network (192.168 IP prefix) and so is unprotected.


All that to say that I don't think you system has been hacked. You may want to discuss with your ISP's technical support.


- Pie Lover

P.S. I seldom use this method of sharing files between Mac and PC since email and iCloud are usually better options.


SMB stands for "Server Message Block." It is a network protocol used by Windows-based computers that allows systems within the same network to share files. It allows computers connected to the same network or domain to access files from other local computers as easily as if they were on the computer's local hard drive.



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