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ScanCode Toolkit – scan code for licenses and software components

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

ScanCode Toolkit detects licenses, copyrights, packages, dependencies and vulnerabilities in source and binary code with extensive outputs.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms Android, Internet

Best free and open source alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator for TOTP and HOTP two-factor authentication on Android, iOS and desktop.

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Anti-Malware Tools

Cuckoo3 – automated malware analysis sandbox

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms Security, Web Apps

Cuckoo3 is an automated malware analysis sandbox for testing suspicious files and links in isolated Windows environments from a Linux host.

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OpenXPKI – enterprise-grade PKI management platform

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms Security

OpenXPKI is an enterprise PKI platform offering certificate lifecycle management, workflows, multiple CAs, SCEP and EST.

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Encrypted Files

transcrypt – transparent encryption for Git repositories

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

transcrypt provides transparent encryption for selected files in Git repositories using Git filters and OpenSSL while preserving normal workflows.

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step-ca – online certificate authority for automated certificate management

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Security

step-ca is an automated certificate authority for managing X.509 and SSH certificates, ACME services and private PKI.

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2FAS Auth – private two-factor authenticator for Android

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Android

2FAS Auth is an open source Android authenticator supporting TOTP, HOTP, encrypted backups, offline use, and browser integration.

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Aegis Authenticator – secure 2FA app for Android

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Android

Aegis Authenticator is a secure open source Android 2FA app supporting TOTP, HOTP, encrypted vaults, backups, and imports.

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sdctl – security-focused TUI for managing systemd services

September 16, 2026 Steve Emms System Software, TUI

sdctl is a security-focused TUI for managing systemd services with polkit authentication, fuzzy search, log browsing and unit editing.

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Linux Distributions

fu11m00n – hardened live Slackware-based Linux distribution

September 14, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

fu11m00n is a live, modular Slackware-based Linux distribution using musl, runit and a hardened, minimalist design for advanced users.

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Coding

Zarn – static security analysis for Perl applications

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Zarn is a lightweight Perl static security analysis tool using AST inspection and taint tracking to identify possible vulnerabilities.

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5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Honeypot Tools

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

Explore free and open source honeypot tools for detecting attacks, analysing malware, capturing credentials, and monitoring threats.

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Anti-Malware Tools

DRAKVUF Sandbox – agentless malware analysis platform

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms Security, Web Apps

DRAKVUF Sandbox provides agentless, black-box malware analysis with a web interface, automated sandboxing and detailed behavioural reports.

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Anti-Malware Tools

Nyxelf – static and dynamic ELF malware analysis

September 12, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

Nyxelf combines static and dynamic analysis, decompilation and a QEMU sandbox to investigate suspicious Linux ELF binaries through a graphical interface.

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h0neytr4p – configurable web honeypot for reconnaissance and exploits

September 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

h0neytr4p is a configurable web honeypot that lets defenders create traps for reconnaissance and exploit attempts without deploying vulnerable applications.

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SentryPeer – SIP honeypot and VoIP fraud detection tool

September 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

SentryPeer is a SIP honeypot and fraud-detection tool that records hostile VoIP activity and can share collected data through peer-to-peer networking.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms Office

Best free and open source alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID for identity management, SSO, authentication, access control and federation.

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Heralding – credentials-catching network honeypot

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

Heralding is a credentials-catching honeypot that emulates common authentication services and records usernames, passwords, and session data.

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File Managers

LocalGo – LocalSend-compatible command-line file sharing

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

LocalGo is a LocalSend-compatible CLI for secure local file transfers, device discovery, clipboard sharing, web downloads and headless operation.

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Dionaea – honeypot for capturing exploit and malware activity

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

Dionaea is a network honeypot that emulates vulnerable services, detects shellcode, captures attack activity, and supports numerous protocols.

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