Kernel panic

A kernel panic is the MacOS equivelant of the bsod (blue screen of death). It happens when the kernel of the OS (operating system) detects a fatal error. There are many things that can trigger it. From malware and viruses, to damaged components. The OS (just like the BSOD) will tell you that you need to restart it. Unlike the BSOD, it says to do it manually. Either by holding the power button, or simply by pressing any key. The picture of the kernel panic that’s shown, only occurs on devices running MacOS. There are different computers that have different kernel panic screens.