privacy-auditor

You can scan for privacy risks by checking file names for exposed credentials, verifying SSH key file permissions, and assessing browser tracking data. This local privacy audit identifies vulnerabilities using metadata and recent activity without reading file content.

The best way to find sensitive data in common directories like Desktop and Downloads is to perform a sensitive data discovery scan that checks file locations and recent activity to flag potential risks without opening or reading the actual file content.

To check file permissions, you can run a privacy audit that verifies sensitive files like SSH keys have appropriate, restrictive permissions. This process assesses file access settings to identify overly permissive files and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

No, a local privacy audit does not read file contents. It identifies potential security vulnerabilities and sensitive data by checking file names, permissions, and recent activity metadata, ensuring your actual file content remains private and unread during the scan.

Yes, you can assess browser tracking data by checking the size of browser-specific data files like cookies and history. This privacy audit evaluates these files to help you understand potential tracking exposure on your local system.

The primary limitation when scanning for overly permissive files is that the audit evaluates metadata, file names, and permissions without reading file content. Consequently, it identifies potential risks based on naming conventions and access settings rather than confirming actual data exposure.