Malware “launchDaemon” all devices compromissed

I realised my MacBook was running activity called “launchDaemon” after research I found is a malware. Trying to steal all passwords and logins, you can see the folder but can’t deleted, you don’t have permission for it. My iPhone and Apple Watch after that start to going crazy, they are paired and all configuration I setup, 5 minutes later is completely different. FaceID is requesting all the time, also the passcode. I decide to erase the MacBook disk to the factory settings, and now the external yellow image disk is impossible to delete because is in use for some app, we get stuck in the startup reset. And for my surprise now , when I trying to install the software Mac sequoia, there no disk to install anymore. I decided to not use SIRI and Apple Inteligence and many operations and activities were requested by Siri from some device I didn’t know. All devices is sharing files by airdrop and Bluetooth, even when I turn everything off. Look like 3 independents devices. I never in my life experienced something like that with Apple devices and now I’m bit frustrated! They change my bank account details and also my telefone for contact. A general CAOS. Someone with situation similar? I don’t trust SAFARI anymore as a browser, all passwords have been exposed and my life become a ****! Very worried and disappointed.

MacBook Pro (M4)

Posted on Jan 12, 2025 8:50 PM

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Jan 12, 2025 9:13 PM in response to Dan Iamarino

My friend, Launch Daemons are not malware. They are an essential part of macOS and required for the proper operation of the computer.


Launch daemons are processes that run in the background and perform tasks like software updates, accessing shared resources, or executing certain operations even before a user logs in. They do these things automatically and without needing the user to control them. 


I can't say just what has been going on with your computer, it sounds like a lot, but I can assure you that every Mac has a a grip of launch daemons running all the time. Some are built into the OS and others are installed with applications and utilities that you add to the computer.


MacOS is a very secure system and, along with the Safari browser, is kept updated and secured against threats with regular updates from Apple.


Maybe if you can better explain exactly what you are experiencing with your MacBook we might be able to shed some light on the cause of the problem(s).


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