KnockKnock : Reveal Persistent MacOS installed softwares

In post-incident malware investigations, fast and reliable tools are critical for uncovering persistence mechanisms. One such tool I recently discovered is KnockKnock—a free, open-source utility by Objective-See that reveals persistently installed software components on macOS Why It Matters Once malware infects a system, it typically establishes persistence through: Launch Agents/Daemons Browser Extensions Cron Jobs Login Items Kernel Extensions KnockKnock automates detection of these persistence mechanisms, providing visibility into what’s set to automatically execute on your Mac. ...

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · Elwali Karkoub