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github.com
Awesome OSX Security is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
apparition47.github.io
MailTrackerBlocker is an extension and plugin for Apple Mail on macOS that blocks email trackers, read receipts and spy pixels. It labels who is tracking you and strips spy pixels from HTML before display, so disabling remote content loading is unnecessary and images can be shown. Supported on macOS 14.3+ as an extension and macOS 10.11-13.x as a plugin.
objective-see.org
Dylib Hijack Scanner (DHS) is a macOS utility that scans a computer for applications susceptible to dylib hijacking or already hijacked. It supports macOS 11+ and favors reporting false positives over suppressing false negatives; scan options include full scan, weak hijacker detection and saving results as JSON.
gitlab.com
Mistborn is a self-hosted virtual private cloud platform with a WebUI that manages self-hosted services and secures them with a firewall, WireGuard VPN with Pi-hole and DNSCrypt, and IP filtering. Optional SIEM and IDS are mentioned, and it supports 2FA alongside services such as Nextcloud, Jitsi, Home Assistant and others.
wiki.archlinux.org
An ArchWiki page describing how to securely wipe a disk by writing new data over every bit. It covers common uses such as wiping all data before a device is given away or sold, and preparing a drive for block device encryption using random data.
github.com
Bubblewrap is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
avieshek.wordpress.com
How To Filter Ads And Block Popups On Iphone And Macos is a Linux, macOS, BSD, or Unix resource for tools, documentation, communities, or system.
owerdogan.github.io
Whoami is a privacy and anonymity tool for Debian and Arch based Linux distributions. It uses multiple modules to keep online activity private, does not track users or keep logs, and offers a command-line interface with auto-complete and history-based suggestions. The documentation page is marked as coming soon.
objective-see.org
KextViewr is a macOS utility that displays all currently loaded kernel modules (kexts), showing information such as collection, size, address and architecture. It offers a UI alternative to Apple's kmutil with filter, search and JSON export capabilities, and requires the com.apple.private.kernel.get-kext-info entitlement. Supported on macOS 11 and later.
wiki.archlinux.org
SSD Memory Cell Clearing provides Linux, macOS, BSD, or Unix documentation, tutorials, manuals, and learning guides.
github.com
ClashMac is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
objective-see.org
KnockKnock is a macOS application that lists persistently installed software to reveal malware that installs itself persistently. It enumerates known locations where persistent software may be installed. Signed Apple binaries are filtered out by default, and legitimate third-party software is also displayed. It requires macOS 10.15 or later and can optionally use a VirusTotal API key.
madaidans-insecurities.github.io
A guide that explains how to harden Linux for security and privacy, covering distributions, kernel hardening, mandatory access control, sandboxing, root account restrictions, firewalls and identifiers. It states that Linux is not a secure operating system and that the guide is distribution-agnostic and focused purely on security and privacy.
github.com
Gas Mask is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
objective-see.org
LuLu is a free, open-source macOS firewall that blocks unknown outgoing network connections. It alerts users when a new or unauthorized outgoing connection is created, which may indicate a newly installed application or malware. Installation requires manual approval of its System Extension and Network Filter through macOS, and it runs from the status bar, starting automatically at login.
aquasecurity.github.io
Tracee is a Linux, macOS, BSD, or Unix resource for tools, documentation, communities, or system workflows.
objective-see.org
OverSight is a macOS tool that monitors a Mac's microphone and webcam, alerting the user whenever either is activated or deactivated. It requires macOS 12 or later and administrative privileges to install and run. The project is open source and can alert even when the system is already infected, though in some cases it cannot identify the responsible process.
github.com
Googerteller is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
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RansomWhere? is a macOS utility that analyzes file entropy to identify encryption activity and detect untrusted processes creating encrypted files. It suspends suspect processes and alerts the user, who can allow or block them. It runs on macOS 10.15 and later.
github.com
gufw is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
objective-see.org
What's Your Sign is a macOS utility that adds a Finder menu item for viewing any file's cryptographic signing information via right- or control-click. It shows details about the file's cryptographic signature, or lack thereof, including files signed by Apple. It runs on macOS 10.15 and later.
github.com
How to Secure a Linux Server is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.
github.com
Howdy is an open source Linux, macOS, or Unix resource with code, tools, or setup notes.