Remove malware with ease

Control which apps can access your files and your Mac’s mic and webcam

Little Flocker is designed to keep the data on your Mac safe from a whole range of nasties including malware, trojans, backdoors, and badly behaved apps that try to access files or features they shouldn’t. As well as protecting files, it can force apps to ask you before they access your Mac’s mic or webcam, for example. It also ensures apps get explicit permission to install startup items, take control of other apps, and eavesdrop on your internet connection.

Little Flockr makes it clear to you when your mic or webcam is in use, or when an app is intercepting clicks or keyboard strokes – thus keeping you safe from keyboard logging tools. And, importantly, it will prevent malware from taking control of other apps or running from your user account’s Home folder.

As well as protecting you from malware that can steal your data, Little Flocker can also help to keep your Mac running smoothly by preventing apps from installing junk that could slow it down.

Is there a downside? Only if you’re put off by a challenging learning curve or by dialog boxes popping up every time a threat is detected or permission is required. If those are an issue, you’ll have to decide for yourself whether the effort and inconvenience is worth the additional layer of security.

Get to grips with it easily

The learning curve can be alleviated by using Simple Mode, which replaces Little Flocker’s detailed list of settings and configuration options with a much simpler interface. Simple Mode is active by default when you first run the utility, and it enables you to easily specify permissions for apps, for example. However, it doesn’t protect your Mac from trojans, nor does it provide the detailed options that are available in the main app window.

That’s where we come in. On the page opposite, we’ll show you how to configure Little Flocker so that it’ll keep your data safe and your computer running smoothly.