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I got Micro Snitch [1] as part of a bundle with Little Snitch years ago and have just had it running for cases like this. I'm fortunate to not have run into thi

I got Micro Snitch [1] as part of a bundle with Little Snitch years ago and have just had it running for cases like this. I'm fortunate to not have run into this issue, but I like the peace of mind of knowing exactly if I do. [1]: https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html

jamesgeck0 5y ago
OverSight [1] is even better because it can identify the process that is accessing the webcam/mic, as well as any additional processes trying to invisibly piggyback on legit webcam/mic usage. 1. https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html
- core-utility 5y ago
  That's a nice addition, I use ReiKey and KnockKnock. Patrick makes good stuff.
ProllyInfamous 5y ago
>Little Snitch Just FYI, Little Snitch resolves the DNS request (to IP) while the dialogue is onscreen (i.e. before you click `DENY` or `ALLOW`, a DNS query has already been sent). All Little Snitch does is prevent the connection to the IP address, but your DNS host (e.g. ISP) knows what URL(s) you are requesting, even if/when you click `DENY`.
- djur 5y ago
  Why is that a problem?
  - smolder 5y ago
    Recording DNS queries is a long standing method of spying on end users that ISPs and governments have at their disposal. In the US we have a constitutional amendment about how it's supposed to be illegal for law enforcement to mess with people not suspected of a crime - the fourth amendment. They don't really respect that rule at all, so it's in everyone's best interest not to give them metadata when it's avoidable.
- core-utility 5y ago
  That's good to know. I don't use my ISP's DNS and so I have inherently a little less concern about the query itself. My biggest concern for having Little Snitch is the data/connection itself.

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I got Micro Snitch [1] as part of a bundle with Little Snitch years ago and have just had it running for cases like this. I'm fortunate to not have run into thi

by core-utility 5y ago

jamesgeck0 5y ago
OverSight [1] is even better because it can identify the process that is accessing the webcam/mic, as well as any additional processes trying to invisibly piggyback on legit webcam/mic usage. 1. https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html
- core-utility 5y ago
  That's a nice addition, I use ReiKey and KnockKnock. Patrick makes good stuff.
ProllyInfamous 5y ago
>Little Snitch Just FYI, Little Snitch resolves the DNS request (to IP) while the dialogue is onscreen (i.e. before you click `DENY` or `ALLOW`, a DNS query has already been sent). All Little Snitch does is prevent the connection to the IP address, but your DNS host (e.g. ISP) knows what URL(s) you are requesting, even if/when you click `DENY`.
- djur 5y ago
  Why is that a problem?
  - smolder 5y ago
    Recording DNS queries is a long standing method of spying on end users that ISPs and governments have at their disposal. In the US we have a constitutional amendment about how it's supposed to be illegal for law enforcement to mess with people not suspected of a crime - the fourth amendment. They don't really respect that rule at all, so it's in everyone's best interest not to give them metadata when it's avoidable.
- core-utility 5y ago
  That's good to know. I don't use my ISP's DNS and so I have inherently a little less concern about the query itself. My biggest concern for having Little Snitch is the data/connection itself.