SpyGuard is a forked and enhanced version of [TinyCheck](https://github.com/KasperskyLab/TinyCheck), developed by the same author when he was working at Kaspersky. SpyGuard's main objective is to detect signs of compromise by monitoring network flows transmitted by a device.
As it uses WiFi, SpyGuard can be used against a wide range of devices, such as smartphones, laptops, IOTs or workstations. To do its job, the analysis engine of SpyGuard is using Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), anomaly detection and is supported by [Suricata](https://suricata.io).
| As a journalist, I need to test my smartphone's against spyware before or during engagements with confidential informants. | Working for a public institution, I aim to set up a self-service station where individuals can check their smartphones for spyware. | After traveling overseas, I'm looking to check my phone and laptop quickly. | I seek to examine the smartphones of women upon their arrival for any stalkerware. | I aim to check the communications of a smartphone in response to a complaint, as a preliminary step before proceeding with a full forensic analysis. |
**Note:** *SpyGuard is not a forensic tool*. Therefore, it might miss malware that does not communicate during the analysis. [Please refer to the FAQ for more information](https://github.com/SpyGuard/SpyGuard/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#1-spyguard-hasnt-detected-anything-malicious-im-safe).
You need a debian-like operating system to install it easly by using the provided bash script. Once you've cloned the repository, just launch `install.sh` as root. Here are the command lines to do that:
cd /tmp/ && git clone https://github.com/SpyGuard/spyguard
cd spyguard && sudo bash install.sh
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Once installed, you can go to the backend interface located at `https://localhost:8443` to manage the device and setup the right network interfaces to get it working. Please look at the [dedicated wiki page](https://github.com/SpyGuard/spyguard/wiki/Installing-SpyGuard) to get some tips regarding it.
> you need to activate it via the `raspi-config` interface prior Spyguard installation ([See here](https://github.com/SpyGuard/spyguard/wiki/Installing-SpyGuard#common-issues)).
The indicators of compromise (IOCs) linked to stalkerware are now fully managed by [ECHAP](https://echap.eu.org), a French association working against cyberviolence. Even though stalkerware still remains a threat, **remember that most of digital violence and surveillance is done by using simple means**, such as hacking cloud & mail accounts. Therefore, we encourage you to consult the [ECHAP guides](https://echap.eu.org/ressources/) and apply their advice to your digital life alongside of device checks.
You can use SpyGuard in a commercial product. However, you can't use SpyGuard as the name of your product and you’re still required to follow the terms and conditions that the Apache License imposes, like refering to the SpyGuard project in customer documentation. Moreover, a sweet note to explain your use to the author is always appreciated, please see the contact below. You liked SpyGuard? Do not hesistate to make a donation!
If you need an express help to understand the results of the analysis or have a specific demand/question, do not hesitate to contact [the author](https://twitter.com/felixaime) via Twitter or by sending an email at spyguard@protonmail.com. A bug? Do not hesitate to open a [new issue](https://github.com/SpyGuard/spyguard/issues).
