How can I list all files touched on a particular date?

I'm researching potentially suspicious activity on my Mac, such as installation of a keylogger. How can I see a list of all files touched (not necessarily modified) on a particular date or a particular time window?


(At the time of the suspicious activity, I was running Yosemite. I installed El Capitan right after.)


I'd want to see all files touched, including files that might have been installed in applications or the system, including invisible files. If I could restrict those that might be launched in system booting, all the better.


I know Unix has a way to list all files touched. Can I do this through terminal? What is the command?

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jun 22, 2016 1:50 PM

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Jun 22, 2016 4:46 PM in response to crabpaws

Run Etrecheckto show items stored on various folders on your Mac.

Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware(free) to check for adware.

Apple Instructions: Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


This is an option you might find handy going forward.


Add a Folder Action (add - new item alert.scpt) to the LaunchAgent and Launch Daemon folders on your Mac. When you install an app, you will get an alert when an item is added to these folders.


Macintosh HD Root folders

Applications

Library > LaunchAgents & LaunchDaemons

System > Library > LaunchAgents & LaunchDaemons

Users > Library > LaunchAgents


User uploaded file


To setup, launch Folder Actions Setup.app in the System > Library

/System/Library/CoreServices/Folder Actions Setup.app


Show User's Library


The User's Library folder is hidden by default. To unhide: Select the Finder in the Dock. Under Go in the Menu bar > hold down the Option key and you’ll see the Library.


Finding the User Library Folder

http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/resources/0167/site/chap11.html#FindingtheUserLi braryFolder

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