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Dylib Hijack Scanner for Mac

Scans for dylib hijacking

Quick answer: Dylib Hijack Scanner is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask dhs. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 25 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Dylib Hijack Scanner is

Dylib Hijack Scanner is a utility for macOS: scans for dylib hijacking.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://objective-see.org/products/dhs.html.

How to install Dylib Hijack Scanner

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask dhs.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Dylib Hijack Scanner on Mac?

Run brew install --cask dhs in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Dylib Hijack Scanner open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (objective-see/DylibHijackScanner), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Dylib Hijack Scanner run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Dylib Hijack Scanner?

It was installed 25 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5983 in this catalogue.

What version of Dylib Hijack Scanner is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.0.