ransomwhere ☆
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Description:
Protect your personal files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @objective_see  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security ransomware macos monitoring protection
Install: brew install --cask ransomwhere
About:
RansomWhere? is a ransomware detection tool for macOS that monitors your file system for suspicious encryption activity. It uses behavioral analysis to identify ransomware-like behavior, alerting you before significant data loss occurs. The utility provides a lightweight, proactive layer of defense against file encrypting malware.
Key Features:
  • Real-time monitoring of file system changes
  • Behavioral analysis to detect encryption patterns
  • Immediate alerts upon suspicious activity
  • Minimal performance impact
Use Cases:
  • Protecting personal documents and photos from encryption
  • Early warning system for ransomware attacks on macOS
Alternatives:
  • KnockKnock – Focuses on persistence mechanisms rather than real-time encryption detection
  • Malwarebytes – Broader antivirus suite with signature-based detection
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2026 7:55pm 2.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 9801948f
Jun 21, 2026 4:52pm 2.1.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 9b75b9ab
Mar 11, 2026 10:33pm 2.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2be24174
Mar 11, 2026 5:00am 2.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ea7a1772
Mar 10, 2026 7:36pm 2.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6904926e
Mar 3, 2026 6:32pm 2.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 240b0a74
Feb 18, 2026 10:28pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 50a25668
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