Access firmware from terminal? [closed]
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I have a 2008 MacBook I bought new and have used up until a few months ago with leopard and snow leopard install disks. After many strange occurrences I decided to erase and reinstall my OS. After doing this several times I keep having the same problems which are too numerous to list. What I have finally deduced is that I have firmware malware that controls the computer and prevents me from installing a fresh os and updates and takes control of my shortcuts at startup.
After doing some research it is suggested that I replace the (ssh? Smc?) where the firmware is installed as the only option of taking back control of my computer. My question is, where is this stored physically so I can change? Or even better can I access firmware from terminal at installation?
I believe this is called a “boot kits” malware and there is new information about it on the internet. It takes over priveleges of your hardware and lets you still use it. Embedded inside firmware.
osx macintosh firmware malware
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I have a 2008 MacBook I bought new and have used up until a few months ago with leopard and snow leopard install disks. After many strange occurrences I decided to erase and reinstall my OS. After doing this several times I keep having the same problems which are too numerous to list. What I have finally deduced is that I have firmware malware that controls the computer and prevents me from installing a fresh os and updates and takes control of my shortcuts at startup.
After doing some research it is suggested that I replace the (ssh? Smc?) where the firmware is installed as the only option of taking back control of my computer. My question is, where is this stored physically so I can change? Or even better can I access firmware from terminal at installation?
I believe this is called a “boot kits” malware and there is new information about it on the internet. It takes over priveleges of your hardware and lets you still use it. Embedded inside firmware.
osx macintosh firmware malware
asked Nov 22 at 19:59
Robus
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Rui F Ribeiro, RalfFriedl, Thomas, JigglyNaga, schily Nov 23 at 18:07
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35
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I have a 2008 MacBook I bought new and have used up until a few months ago with leopard and snow leopard install disks. After many strange occurrences I decided to erase and reinstall my OS. After doing this several times I keep having the same problems which are too numerous to list. What I have finally deduced is that I have firmware malware that controls the computer and prevents me from installing a fresh os and updates and takes control of my shortcuts at startup.
After doing some research it is suggested that I replace the (ssh? Smc?) where the firmware is installed as the only option of taking back control of my computer. My question is, where is this stored physically so I can change? Or even better can I access firmware from terminal at installation?
I believe this is called a “boot kits” malware and there is new information about it on the internet. It takes over priveleges of your hardware and lets you still use it. Embedded inside firmware.
osx macintosh firmware malware
asked Nov 22 at 19:59
Robus
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I have a 2008 MacBook I bought new and have used up until a few months ago with leopard and snow leopard install disks. After many strange occurrences I decided to erase and reinstall my OS. After doing this several times I keep having the same problems which are too numerous to list. What I have finally deduced is that I have firmware malware that controls the computer and prevents me from installing a fresh os and updates and takes control of my shortcuts at startup.
After doing some research it is suggested that I replace the (ssh? Smc?) where the firmware is installed as the only option of taking back control of my computer. My question is, where is this stored physically so I can change? Or even better can I access firmware from terminal at installation?
I believe this is called a “boot kits” malware and there is new information about it on the internet. It takes over priveleges of your hardware and lets you still use it. Embedded inside firmware.
osx macintosh firmware malware
osx macintosh firmware malware
asked Nov 22 at 19:59
Robus
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asked Nov 22 at 19:59
Robus
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asked Nov 22 at 19:59
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asked Nov 22 at 19:59
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asked Nov 22 at 19:59
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Rui F Ribeiro, RalfFriedl, Thomas, JigglyNaga, schily Nov 23 at 18:07
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by Rui F Ribeiro, RalfFriedl, Thomas, JigglyNaga, schily Nov 23 at 18:07
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35
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Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35
Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35
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Could you describe any of the symptoms that lead you to believe you have firmware malware? If they're not limited to the Unix-like part of OSX, then I think your question is off-topic for U&L.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 11:35
I used your ‘firmware’ tag, but if there is a better forum on this site. Hardware?
– Robus
Nov 23 at 14:37
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because Mac firmware/hardware problems are out of scope for Unix&Linux.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:31
I would suggest apple.stackexchange.com first, to confirm whether it's really a firmware problem.
– JigglyNaga
Nov 23 at 15:35