Little Snitch MacOS Network Monitor And App Firewall App REVIEW — MacSources

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8 min readNov 1, 2024

Little Snitch provides peace of mind and control over your network traffic

One of the more frustrating aspects of selecting an Internet provider (or mobile phone provider for that matter) is looking at how much data is allowed on a given plan. I’m grateful that we have the option to use unlimited data at home, but some people don’t have that luxury. With that in mind, many people end up having to limit their data consumption in favor of lower monthly payments. The unfortunate thing is that you never really know how your basic Internet browsing might be affecting your data usage. This is one of the many reasons to get Little Snitch. Aside from being able to monitor the amount of data you are transferring (with or without your knowledge), you can also watch out for security risks in your network.

About Little Snitch

Little Snitch is a powerful macOS application designed to enhance privacy and security by monitoring and controlling your computer’s outgoing network traffic. It was developed by Objective Development Software GmbH, an Austrian company specializing in macOS applications that enhance user privacy and productivity. Originally released in 2003, Little Snitch is an interactive firewall app with…

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