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DESCRIPTION
Little Snitch... A firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does!

As soon as you're connected to the Internet, applications can potentially send whatever information they want to wherever they want.

Sometimes they do this for good reason, on your explicit request. But often they don't. Little Snitch allows you to intercept these unwanted connection attempts, and lets you decide how to proceed.

Little Snitch informs you whenever a program attempts to establish an outgoing Internet connection. You can then choose to allow or deny this connection, or define a rule how to handle similar, future connection attempts. This reliably prevents private data from being sent out without your knowledge. Little Snitch runs inconspicuously in the background and it can also detect network related activity of viruses, trojans and other malware.

WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.2.1:
  • New rules can now be created by dragging an application icon into the rules window.
  • Added a new “Turn into Global Rule” command to contextual menu.
  • Improved alert message when attempting to delete a protected rule.
  • Improved detection of invalid process paths.
  • Added “via” info to summary of “Don’t show in Network Monitor” rules.
  • The “Buy” button is now removed after successful registration.
  • Fixed: Clicking in the application column didn’t select all rules of this process.
  • Fixed: Changing a rule’s “approved” status didn’t immediately update the status icon.
  • Fixed: Long hangs after accepting / editing rules.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Objective Development
Downloads:487,591
  - Version d/l:7,551
Utilities:Security
License:Demo
Date:25 Jan 2010
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$29.95

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Little Snitch User Reviews (266 posts)Write A Review
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Jan 26 2010
*****

KOMTOM  It's running in the background and doing its job. Perfect!  
(Version 2.2.1)

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+1
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Jan 25 2010
*****

SPECTRAL7  a must for any mac user have used it for years and probably will even if Apple ever make an outgoing firewall.  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+3
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Jan 25 2010

LIBERTYFORALL1776  Great useful little app that still needs to go 64-bit! I mean who still makes 16-bit apps anymore? ;-)  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
-11
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Jan 25 2010

SJK  Trying to put lipstick on your 64-bit fetish pig isn't going to make it any less old and tired.  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+7
Jan 25 2010

KOBALT  @ LIBERTYFORALL1776

Does the app work for you on your 64-bit Intel Mac? I works just fine on mine! I wouldn't be without it and have no complaints what so ever.

@ SJK

ROTFLMAO!  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+6
Jan 25 2010

LIBERTYFORALL1776  Hahaha, personally, I am waiting for the retro 8-bit version! ;-)  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
-6

Jan 25 2010
*****

DONMONTALVO  Geez...does this developer *EVER* take a break?! Kudos for making something even nearer to perfect!

Don  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+4
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Jan 25 2010
*****

SHK747  YES, PERFECT.  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+3
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Jan 25 2010
*****

MACLOVER1.1  A must have... simple as that !  
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+5
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Jan 25 2010
*****

SGGINC  One of my must have utilities.

Extremely easy to configure and understand.

Try it you’ll see why!!!

Thanks ... Ken   
(Version 2.2.1)

praisebury
+6
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Jan 21 2010
*****

CRAZYHORSE  I can't say enough about little snitch, it's by far the best outgoing firewall. It's so easy to use, excellently coded and integrated. Using this with the built in firewall you're golden.

I generally set a rule forever, once you've done that it doesn't pop up and ask you every time. If you ever got a virus on your mac that phoned home for instructions or tried to upload your personal information to the internet this'd stop it dead in its tracks. It's just invaluable. Like I said you can set a rule then forget about it, so once you've opened an app, confirmed its safe then everything is good.

I can't remember how long I've had this, definitely years. I have never once had a spot of trouble with it. No crashes no bugs nothing, it just does what it says really well and doesn't bother you.

One of the essentials along with quicksilver, safari and mail! This is the first thing I install on macs and the first thing I'd suggest anyone to install. For the price its well worth it. I'd pay a lot more.

5 stars only cause I can't put more.  
(Version 2.2)

praisebury
+7
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Jan 11 2010

ADONSA  Why is the developer's website down (as of Jan 11, 10)?  
(Version 2.2)

praisebury
0
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Jan 11 2010

MISHA  Because the internet isn't perfect ;) It's working for me right now..  
(Version 2.2)

praisebury
+3

Dec 26 2009
*****

SPONGETOBI  I spent a lot of time with testing firewalls for a my Mac. This one is definitely the best. Could be a bit cheaper ;-)  
(Version 2.2)

praisebury
+1
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