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RansomWhere
ransomwhere · v2.1.2
8
8.0
Protect your personal files
brew install --cask ransomwhere Note: ransomwhere requires full disk access permissions.
Enable or re-enable it in:
System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access
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30-day installs
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Install trend
Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026RansomWhere is a free, open-source tool designed to detect and protect against ransomware on macOS. It alerts users to suspicious file encryption activities, making it ideal for individuals concerned about data security.
Monitors file system activity to detect potential ransomware encryption attempts.
Maturity: The project is mature with recent updates and a responsive developer community.
Community: Community discussion is limited, with older mentions on Hacker News and Reddit.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with transparent development
- + Effectively detects ransomware encryption attempts
- + Developed by a reputable security researcher
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - Potential for false positives
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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