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kill bill
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May 19, 2008, 11:45 PM
 
My exgf has apparently installed an IM hack/tracker on one or both of my computers. I know the software is supposed to be undetectable, but is there a way I can get rid of it?
     
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May 19, 2008, 11:59 PM
 
As a first effort, go into the Terminal and type ps axc. Let's see if there's anything obvious in your process list.
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May 20, 2008, 07:59 AM
 
How did she do that? I've never heard of any such malware for the Mac OS.

You could always wipe everything and do a fresh install, thus removing any trace of the bitch.
     
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May 21, 2008, 04:27 AM
 
Check if Screen Sharing is enabled, change your passwords if she knew them.

Other than that, the only IM-tracker software I know of is IMSpector - Instant Messenger Transparent Proxy Service - IMSpector and it has to run as a transparent proxy between your pc and the internet (the router/gateway).
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May 21, 2008, 10:27 AM
 
Originally Posted by kill bill View Post
My parents have installed an IM tracker on my family's computers. I know the software is supposed to be undetectable, but is there a way I can circumvent it?
Fixed for higher probability.

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