Little Snitch Lands on Linux: The eBPF Firewall That Exposes Your Apps' Secret Chats
Linux users, rejoice: Little Snitch for Linux just dropped, turning opaque network chatter into crystal-clear per-app alerts. It's free, use eBPF, and hints at a privacy revolution long overdue on open-source turf.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Little Snitch for Linux uses eBPF for portable, per-process network visibility—free and mostly open source. 𝕏
- Web UI enables remote monitoring, ideal for servers like Nextcloud or Home Assistant. 𝕏
- Not evasion-proof, but perfect for spotting and blocking legit apps' sneaky connections; kernel 6.12+ required. 𝕏
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Originally reported by HelpNet Security
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