I’m reaching out with a concern regarding three specific LOG files I discovered in my Mac’s Apple Application folder. The names of these files are [tutk_log_avapi_41196], [tutk_log_iotc_41196], and [tutk_log_global_41196]. What’s intriguing is their creation date aligns with when I started using the Bambu PS1 22 and 21 dec. Upon opening them, I found a line stating “TUTK DDK set license key”. A quick internet search revealed that TUTK (ThroughTek Co.) is associated with cloud service recording and P2P IoT connectivity.
This discovery has raised my alarm, as I’m now concerned these files might be related to some form of malware or unauthorized monitoring. Can anyone in the community confirm if these logs are a standard part of Bambu’s installation? Any insights or clarifications would be greatly appreciated, as I want to ensure the security and privacy of my system.
I’ve been using my X1 Carbon fairly regularly since November of 2023 - 521 hours to be precise. I have exactly 3 of these “tutk_log_global…” files and they are in my Applications folder. They all have exactly same timestamp of “Jan 7, 2024 at 10:31 PM”, but are of different file sizes: 19KB, 113 bytes, 224 bytes.
The entries in the file mention : “[AV] avInitialize VERSION[4.3.3.0-0-ga2fe773_openssl_MAC] disable Nebula”
I looked up Nebula and found this:
" Scalable overlay networking tool
Nebula is a scalable overlay networking tool with a focus on performance, simplicity and security. It lets you seamlessly connect computers anywhere in the world. Nebula is portable, and runs on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, and Android. It can be used to connect a small number of computers, but is also able to connect tens of thousands of computers.
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