Small utility for controlling access of programs to the network.

bluenite

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Can anyone advise a program for monitoring installed software that tries to access the internet? Firewall in interactive mode can do this too of course, or Task Manager too, I'm looking for something specialised, with logging or statistics etc.

Thanks for the tips

Peter
 
There are several programs available that can help you monitor and control the network access of installed software on your computer. Here are a few options to consider:

1. GlassWire: GlassWire is a powerful network monitoring and firewall tool that provides detailed information about the network activity of each program on your computer. It offers real-time network traffic monitoring, alerts, and a visual representation of network usage. You can also block or allow network access for specific applications and view historical network data.

2. NetLimiter: NetLimiter is an internet traffic control and monitoring tool that allows you to set bandwidth limits and prioritize traffic for specific programs. It provides real-time network monitoring, detailed statistics, and the ability to block or limit network access for individual applications.

3. Little Snitch: Little Snitch is a network monitoring utility for macOS that notifies you when a program attempts to establish an outgoing internet connection. It provides fine-grained control over network access, allowing you to create rules to allow or deny network connections on a per-application basis.

4. Wireshark: Wireshark is a popular network protocol analyzer that allows you to capture and analyze network traffic in-depth. While it is primarily a tool for network troubleshooting, it can also be useful for monitoring a program's network activity by capturing and analyzing the packets it sends and receives.

These are just a few examples of the many programs available for monitoring and controlling network access. Each of them has its own unique features and capabilities, so I recommend trying out a few to see which one best suits your needs.
 
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