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Awesome OSX Security

github.com/ashishb/osx-and-ios-security-awesome Desktop & OS Privacy Open-source projectOpen source

This curated repository lists security tools related to macOS and iOS, organized by platform and topic.

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About Awesome OSX Security

Awesome OSX Security is an open-source GitHub repository that lists security tools for macOS and iOS. The tools are grouped by platform and topic, with sections for macOS security, iOS security, and iOS jailbreaks, plus links to other awesome lists. Each entry gives a one-line description of the tool.

The list covers a range of tool types. macOS entries include forensic collection and parsing tools such as mac_apt and OSX collector, persistence monitors such as BlockBlock and KnockKnock, and configuration auditing tools such as LockDown and stronghold. iOS entries include app testing resources such as IDB and DVIA, along with iOS security tools such as libimobiledevice. Some entries are marked as not free, and some are marked as abandoned, so readers should check each tool's status before relying on it. The listed tools are separate third-party projects.

Key features

  • Forensic collection and artifact parsing tools for macOS, such as mac_apt
  • Persistence monitoring that alerts when new components are added, such as BlockBlock
  • Microphone and webcam access monitoring with alerts through OverSight
  • Security configuration auditing and remediation tools for macOS
  • iOS app security assessment and reverse engineering resources, such as IDB and iRET
  • Intentionally vulnerable iOS and mobile apps for security training, such as DVIA
Best for: Security researchers, forensic analysts, and macOS or iOS administrators who want a categorized starting point for finding security tools.
Good for
  • Tools are organized by platform and topic, which makes it easier to find tools for a specific area.
  • The repository is open source and hosted on GitHub.
  • Some entries state their status directly, such as whether a tool is not free or abandoned.
Watch out for
  • Several listed tools are marked as abandoned, including MIDAS and Mana Security.
  • Hopper is marked as not free, and some tools require separately installed software, such as Hopper, Ghidra, or IDA for REA.
  • Pricing is not stated for most listed tools, so the list does not show costs.

Awesome OSX Security at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
iOS, macOS
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourceiossecuritysecurity tools

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Awesome OSX Security FAQ

Are all the tools in this list free?
No. The list marks Hopper as not free. Pricing is not stated for most other entries, so each tool's own project should be checked.
Which tools are marked as abandoned?
MIDAS is marked as abandoned. Mana Security is described as looking abandoned.
Which platforms does the list cover?
The list covers macOS and iOS security tools.
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