There is this program I have discovered on my Mac called Abk basically what it does is whatever i do on my computer gets documented into a .html and just says everything that goes on, on my computer but I am really wondering is this a virus? are a real trusted program that my parents might have bought?
What is Abk.app?
- Thread starter Equalize
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That certainly sounds pretty shady, and this Web site states that it's spyware. I'd delete anything related to it just in case (after asking your parents about it in case it is something else). I'm very curious how that ended up on your Mac and running in the case that it is the virus listed on the site above.
the problem is, is i cant delete it cuz it is always running and i cant force quit it or anything i can delete the documents of what ive done but not the actual software for
Ex :
Typed by user samfisher in Finder at 2009-11-24 19:38:54
datanbba*** Y at trounerper
jh[email protected] hockeyfrek[email protected] mail
THerhere is this program i I have discovered on my Mac fccaleld ABKbk and basicly what iicely aly lcly what led aAbk basically what it does is what ever i do on my computer gets documented into a .html and just says everything i dothat goes on ,,on on my computer but I am really wondering is this a virus? are a program?real trusted program that my parents might have bought?
This is what one of the logs said after i typed this
Ex :
Typed by user samfisher in Finder at 2009-11-24 19:38:54
datanbba*** Y at trounerper
jh[email protected] hockeyfrek[email protected] mail
THerhere is this program i I have discovered on my Mac fccaleld ABKbk and basicly what iicely aly lcly what led aAbk basically what it does is what ever i do on my computer gets documented into a .html and just says everything i dothat goes on ,,on on my computer but I am really wondering is this a virus? are a program?real trusted program that my parents might have bought?
This is what one of the logs said after i typed this
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- Jan 23, 2008
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- 65,246
- Reaction score
- 1,834
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- 113
- Location
- Keller, Texas
- Your Mac's Specs
- 2017 27" iMac, 10.5" iPad Pro, iPhone 8, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, Numerous iPods, Monterey
I'm not sure it's a maverick type of spyware program. It's certainly a fairly efficient key logger. And notice that it has to be purposely installed. 
Perhaps your parents may have installed it to keep an eye on your computing habits?
Regards.
Perhaps your parents may have installed it to keep an eye on your computing habits?
Regards.
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Most inconsiderate are parents using keyloggers! Next they will want to keep curfews!
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