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> Seems like this is probably a useful tool to figure out programs that are talking to servers when they're expected to be silent

Absolutely. It's funny to see that whenever you dis/connect a USB device there're broadcast transmissions. Or connections to localhost:9229 by Chrome whenever you open the Dev Tools.

I don't rely on it for security, but for curiosity. Right now a Linux box is a Black Box from a user point of view, and this kind of software can help you understand more about your system.

Even if it can be bypassed, it surely make things a bit harder.



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