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Silk Guardian is an anti-forensic Linux Kernel Module (LKM) kill-switch that monitors USB ports for changes, deletes files, and shuts down the computer. It was inspired by usbkill and serves as a fun project for learning. The tool is designed to prevent unauthorized access to the system and enhance security, especially in scenarios where physical access to the machine is a concern. To run Silk Guardian, compile the module using 'make', load it using 'sudo insmod silk.ko', and ensure the linux-headers package is installed. It is recommended to use (partial) disk encryption in conjunction with this tool for enhanced protection.
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Common questions about Silk Guardian including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
Silk Guardian is An anti-forensic Linux Kernel Module kill-switch for USB ports. It is a Endpoint Security solution designed to help security teams with Linux, Anti Forensics, USB Security.
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