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Killer OSX Native Apps (Networking)
Fugu
Fugu is a graphical frontend to the command line Secure File Transfer application (SFTP). SFTP is similar to FTP, but unlike FTP, the entire session is encrypted, meaning no passwords are sent in clear text form, and is thus much less vulnerable to third-party interception. Fugu allows you to take advantage of SFTP's security without having to sacrifice the ease of use found in a GUI. Fugu also includes support for SCP file transfers, and the ability to create secure tunnels vi SSH. [more]
HenWen
HenWen is a network security package for Mac OS X that makes it easy to configure and run Snort, a free Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). HenWen's goal is to simplify setting up and maintaining software that will scan network traffic for undesirable traffic a firewall may not block. Everything you need to have is bundled in; there is no compiling or command line use necessary. [more]
Kismac
KisMAC is a free stumbler application for MacOS X, that puts your card into the monitor mode. Unlike most other applications for OS X we are completely invisible and send no probe requests. KisMAC supports third party PCMCIA cards with Orinoco and PrismII chipsets, as well as CISCO Aironet cards.
One thing to note, is that this application is not intended for users who do not have a good understanding of wireless networking. I have run extensive tests with Kismac and found no problems of any kind. If you are in the networking business, you need this. [more]
Launch
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Developer: Home Page
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License: Donation-ware
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Launch! is a Mac OS X application for launching and controlling login to Telstra's BigPond Cable network.
Now if you are one of those unfortunate enough to be stuck with Tel$tra Bigpond cable internet, just forget all about the crappy client they provide and use this in its place. [more]
Launch Usage Meter
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Developer: Home Page
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License: Donation-ware
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Launch! Usage Meter is a MacOSX application displaying usage statistics on Telstra's broadband network. It is useful for ADSL and Satellite users, and cable users not using Launch!. [more]
Little Snitch
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Developer: Home Page
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License: Shareware
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Little Snitch runs in the background and hooks into the operating system kernel while you are logged in. When an application tries to establish a network connection, Little Snitch intercepts the attempt and brings up an alert panel, telling you all the connection details including the name of the application which initiated the connection. You can either allow the connection, deny it or add a permanent rule for similar future-connections.
This most useful apps major use is to deal with the growing trend for applications to call home. At least with this installed you have the choice whether to allow any app to call home or not. [more]
NmapFE
NmapFE is a Cocoa front end for the popular Nmap port-scanning software written in Objective-C. [more]
SunShield
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Developer: Home Page
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License: Freeware
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Preferences pane for managing OSX built in firewall, that makes configuring it so simple that anyone should have no problems locking down a OSX machine. And yes its easier to use and much more powerful that the Firewall configuration pane thats part of OSX preferences. Highly recommended. [more]
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