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Security apps: 9

Apparency

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the security features that macOS checks when you open an app: gatekeeper, notarization, hardening, entitlements and more.

Clyde

Would-be thieves get blasted with a loud alarm if they close the lid on an unattended Mac.

Encrypto

Drop your file into Encrypto, give it a password, then send it securely on its way. Adds AES-256 encryption, allows optional password hints.

Ente Auth

With an app for every platform you can have 2FA authentication and end-to-end encrypted backups across all you devices.

KeePassXC

Cross-platform software saves user names, passwords, URLs, attachments and more in a single encrypted database. Entries are sorted in customizable groups, and there is an integrated search function. A browser extension is available.

KnockKnock

Uncover persistently installed software to make sure it isn’t malware that automatically executes when a computer is started.

Lulu

Keep track of apps, or even malware, on your Mac that are communicating with a remote server. Block anything that looks suspicious or unnecessary.

MacPass

Free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager works the way you would expect of a Mac-native app: tabs, autosave, undo/redo, drag and drop, and quicklook.

Suspicious Package

Check what’s inside an installer package without actually installing it. Find out where it comes from, what it installs, and what else it does.