When malware, a rogue script, npm module, or an attacker with shell access starts scanning your home directory for credentials, the canary trips and fires an alert. Developer's computers are increasingly being targeted with attacks, for example the LiteLLM at…
Show HN: Tiny filesystem honeypot for macOS with zero dependencies in Go
A new open-source filesystem honeypot for macOS, written in Go, was released to detect unauthorized scanning of user directories by malware, scripts, or attackers seeking credentials. The tool is designed to alert developers when their home directory is probed, mitigating risks from credential theft or supply chain attacks like those targeting LiteLLM. This affects macOS systems, particularly developers and organizations with sensitive credentials stored locally.