Hello there,
So I installed some third part software, and was RAT'ed. Downloaded Sierra from another MAC on another network to a USB. Nuked my HD and reinstalled via USB. And after a couple of weeks use, my Mac was compromised again. Heard someone say, that this could be done if the hackers had access to my network and had a really good exploit. So my question is: theres nothing to be done then?
MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 11.0.3
Make sure you have created network password for the service provider router and firewall box is enabled , settings should be automatic .
if you are using air port express see this article Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
If NAT is enabled in service provider router then in air port express keep the setting as off bridge mode as double NAT will not work .
See some articles Choosing good passwords in Mac OS X - Apple Support
macOS Sierra: Tips for creating secure passwords
macOS Sierra: Add a password hint
In system preferences > iCloud - Keep Back to My Mac as unchecked , in system preferences > sharing > uncheck all the settings ( screen sharing , remote login ....) .
Avoid using anti - virus , cleaners , unidentified apps in the system , and change all passwords like admin password , Apple ID , I cloud , wireless network password .
Keep your Mac clean by running Malware Bytes Anti - Malware for Mac .
Dont share mail address to unknowns and don't double click on suspicious links in mails see this article Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Tygb. You don't have the expertise to help me. Thanks anyway 🙂
😁 I am normal Mac user , what I tried to explain is if a Mac user is aware that this site will harm the computer so its better to keep distance from malicious sites .
Any ways , thanks .
If anybody should read this, and know how to fix my expensive computer. Please write me at ******* or here in this forum. Thx
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No need to buy a new Mac or router , if you are playing a game on a computer that game must have some conditions to run , they are accepting cookies from the user you never know ( to be very honest I am not playing any games in my computer through net ) .
If those games have embedded contents ( like trojans , malware etc ) stay away from these games and use the computer in a normal way , also avoid using anti virus , installing unwanted apps , cleaners etc in the system .
See some articles OS X El Capitan: Protect your Mac from malware
OS X El Capitan: What is malware?
Note : if you are in doubts clean the hard drive and install the OS once again , every thing that could be running in the system will be washed out .
The machine will be as new .
Sure John, being on a shared network is risky. But this must be some exploit unknown by apple and does not explain how my OS is penetrated so easily. Saying this was a fresh install of Sierra on a nuked HD.
So as I see it, theres 3 options:
1) Install Sierra High (maybe exploit will be fixed here, but I very much doubt it)
2) Living with evil hackers in my OS.
3) Sell and buy new mac. Dont install third part apps.
JimmyCIMPT
You are clearly not at the needed skill level to assist either. Thanks for your input though
Remote Access Trojan
