| Developer(s) | Objective Development Software GmbH |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.5 (March 30, 2020; 18 days ago[1]) [±] |
| Written in | Objective-C |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Available in | German, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian |
| Type | Firewall |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | https://obdev.at/products/littlesnitch |
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Sep 09, 2016 I’ve been an active user of Little Snitch for quite some time now and it took me a while to understand how to properly use it without going completely insane. The first thing you will want to do is create a couple rules for “Any Process” denying every connection. Setting up Little Snitch. It's not hard to set up Little Snitch, just a simple download and install. However, you will need to restart your system after installing. This is because Little Snitch replaces a program called iptables, which is used for system networking. Don't worry, Little Snitch doesn't overwrite that program, it just replaces it.
Little Snitch is a host-based application firewall for macOS. It can be used to monitor applications, preventing or permitting them to connect to attached networks through advanced rules. It is produced and maintained by the Austrian firm Objective Development Software GmbH.
Unlike a stateful firewall, which is designed primarily to protect a system from external attacks by restricting inbound traffic, Little Snitch is designed to protect privacy by limiting outbound traffic.[2] Little Snitch controls network traffic by registering kernel extensions through the standard application programming interface (API) provided by Apple.[3]
If an application or process attempts to establish a network connection, Little Snitch prevents the connection. A dialog is presented to the user which allows one to deny or permit the connection on a one-time or permanent basis. The dialog allows one to restrict the parameters of the connection, restricting it to a specific port, protocol or domain. Little Snitch's integral network monitor allows one to see ongoing traffic in real time with domain names and traffic direction displayed.
The application (version 4) received a positive 4.5/5 review from Macworld.[4]
References[edit]
- ^'Release Notes – Little Snitch'. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^'Little Snitch 4'. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
- ^Little Snitch 3 - Documentation. Objective Development Software GmbH. 2013.
- ^Fleishman, Glenn (September 8, 2017). 'Little Snitch 4 review: Mac app excels at monitoring and controlling network activity'. Macworld. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Official website
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Starting with macOS 10.15.4 the above “Legacy System Extension” message will be shown when Little Snitch is installed.
→ Please read this blog post to learn more about why this message is shown.
Will there be an update of Little Snitch that’s compatible with macOS 10.16?
Yes. We are going to release Little Snitch 5 later this year, which will be compatible with macOS 10.16. → Learn more…
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Will I get the update for free?
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Yes. All licenses sold now include a free upgrade to Little Snitch 5. In addition, customers who purchased Little Snitch 4 within a one-year period prior to the final release of Little Snitch 5 will also get a free upgrade. → Learn more…
Will Little Snitch 4 run on macOS 10.16?
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Little Snitch 4 will not be loaded on macOS 10.16 by default, but there will still be an option to allow the loading. → Learn more…