What is the ESET Rootkit Detector?
ESET Rootkit Detector is a small app file. After download, it will scan your Mac running macOS for rootkits. It provides a single-click way to check your Mac for rootkits.
What can a rootkit do?
A rootkit is a stealthy type of malicious software designed to lie hidden on computers and remain undetected by antivirus software. It enables continued administrative access to a computer, allowing access to your personal information. Rootkits are frequently used in combination with other malware to hide them from users and security products.
Why do I need this?
The code for creating rootkit is nowadays available online. This increases the likelihood of finding rootkits for macOS in the wild.
ESET Rootkit Detector provides a user friendly way to check the integrity of the kernel memory and give information to the user about potential problems.