WatchDog - Defensive security canary tool that detects unauth

项目说明

WatchDog - Security Canary Tool

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Defensi canary/tripwire for authorized use only.

> [!WARNING]
> This tool is designed for legitimate security monitoring on systems you own or ha authorization to monitor. Unauthorized use against systems you do not own is illegal and prohibited.

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What is WatchDog?

WatchDog is a defensi tool that helps you detect unauthorized access to your computer. It works by creating "canary files" - decoy files that alert you when someone opens them.

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Quick Start

Step 1: Install

Step 2: Setup (30 seconds)

This asks only:
1. How do you want to be alerted? (Discord/
2. Paste your webhook URL

Step 3: Deploy

That's it! When someone opens the file, you get an alert.

Other Commands

When someone opens the file, you'll receive an alert like:

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Features

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Notifications

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Detection

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Security

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Usage Examples

Example 1: Protect Your Passwords

Example 2: Monitor Financial Documents

Example 3: Create Multiple Canaries

Example 4: Check DNS Canaries

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Configuration

Basic Configuration

Edit config.yaml:

Ad Configuration

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Decoy Types

| Type | Description | Example Content |
|------|-------------|-----------------|
| passwords | Fake password list | Emails, banking, WiFi passwords |
| financial | Fake financial records | Bank accounts, credit cards, tax info |
| credentials | Fake ser | SSH keys, API keys, database passwords |
| crypto | Fake crypto wallets | Bitcoin, Ethereum, seed phrases |
| personal | Fake personal notes | Tra, medical info |
| documents | Fake document index | File hashes, document list |

> [!NOTE]
> All decoy content is completely randomly generated and fake. No real credentials are created.

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Project Structure

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Management

View Alerts

Manage Incidents

Create Honeytokens

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What Gets Collected

When a canary file is opened, WatchDog collects:

| Data | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| Hostname | Identify which computer was accessed |
| Username | Identify who was logged in |
| Public IP | Network location |
| Private IP | Local network info |
| MAC Address | Device identifier |
| OS Details | Operating system |
| WiFi Network | Network name (SSID) |
| Geolocation | Country, city, ISP |
| Processes | Running applications |
| Threat Score | Malicious IP detection |

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Security

See SECURITY.md for details.

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FAQ

Q: Is this malware?
A: No. WatchDog is a defensi tool for monitoring your own systems. See DISCLAIMER.md.

Q: Will this get my GitHub account suspended?
A: No. WatchDog is a legitimate security tool with proper documentation and authorized use guidelines.

Q: Can I use this on systems I don't own?
A: No. This is prohibited and illegal.

Q: Does it work on Mac/Linux?
A: Yes. WatchDog is cross-platform.

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Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

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License

MIT License - See LICENSE

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Disclaimer

This software is provided for authorized security monitoring only. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws. See DISCLAIMER.md for full details.

项目信息

开发语言：Python

Star 数：18

技术要点

该项目属于防护思路方向的开源资源，代码结构清晰，适合安全研究人员学习参考。项目围绕Defensive security canary tool that detects unauthorized access via decoy files with Discord/Telegram alerts, geofencing, and threat intelligence展开，提供了可运行的实现，对理解相关安全机制、工具原理与攻防技术具有较高的研究价值。

从技术实现角度看，此类项目的核心在于对底层原理的深入理解与工程化落地。开发者在研究过程中可以结合官方文档与社区讨论，梳理项目的初始化流程、核心模块职责与数据流转，逐步掌握其中的技术细节与设计思路。

使用与学习建议

1. 下载源码压缩包，解压到本地环境。

2. 根据项目类型准备对应的运行环境与依赖。

3. 按照 README 中的步骤完成配置与部署。

4. 在隔离的测试环境中运行验证，避免影响生产系统。

免责声明

本资源来源于开源社区，仅供安全研究、技术学习与合法授权范围内的攻防演练使用，请勿用于任何非法或侵害他人权益的用途。使用本项目产生的一切后果由使用者自行承担。