xxUSBSentinel
Windows anti-forensics USB monitoring tool with the ability to shutdown the computer upon detecting the unplugging of a specified USB device.
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xxUSBSentinel
Windows anti-forensics USB monitoring tool with the ability to shutdown the computer upon detecting the unplugging of a specified USB device.
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Windows anti-forensics USB monitoring tool. First you map a Key USB device - it can be a mouse, keyboard, flash drive etc. It will ask you to plug and unplug your device. Then the program remembers the device ID (VID:PID). After that you can arm the Sentinel and it would listen for device disconnect events and if your Key USB device is unplugged - xxUSBSentinel will shutdown your computer the fast way. The whole purpose of that is to make recovering your encrypted drive keys almost impossible. WARNING: This software will not encrypt or protect your data/drives, its only aim is to help you improve your operation security. Features Monitor and log all types of USB devices connecting and disconnecting Export logs to file Resolve device VID:PID Map a device to be a Key USB device Fast shutdown on Key USB device unplug Control everything from GUI or from the traybar icon Test mode option for practice Screenshots Installation No installation is needed, download release or build it yourself. Dependencies Currently it depends on LibUsbDotNet, but in future releases the library will be packed with the executable: LibUsbDotNet.dll Compatability The should work on most Windows systems.
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xxUSBSentinel is Windows anti-forensics USB monitoring tool with the ability to shutdown the computer upon detecting the unplugging of a specified USB device. It is a Security Operations solution designed to help security teams with Windows, Anti Forensics, USB.
xxUSBSentinel is a free Security Operations tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://github.com/thereisnotime/xxUSBSentinel/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to xxUSBSentinel include:
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2.libfsntfs - A library to access the Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) format with read-only support for NTFS versions 3.0 and 3.1. (Free)
3.libfwnt - A library for working with Windows NT data types, providing access and manipulation functions. (Free)
4.Meerkat - A collection of PowerShell modules for artifact gathering and reconnaissance of Windows-based endpoints. (Free)
5.WELA (Windows Event Log Analyzer) - Windows Event Log Analyzer with logon timeline generator and noise reduction for fast forensics. (Free)
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xxUSBSentinel is for security teams and organizations that need Windows, Anti Forensics, USB. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Security Operations tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations
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