Each row contains the name and brief description of the category, and the number of detected items. The left-handle table contains the categories of persistent software that KnockKnock scans.
Although by default signed-Apple binaries are filtered out, legitimate 3rd-party software will likely be displayed.
By design, KnockKnock simply lists persistently installed software. Press the 'Start Scan' button to instruct KnockKnock to scan known locations where persistent software or malware may be installed. This is optional, but will allow KnockKnock to perform a more comprehensive scan.įor more information on 'Full Disk Access', see: ' Full Disk Access and Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of It' On recent versions of macOS, KnockKnock will prompt for 'Full Disk Access':
