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RansomWhere for Mac

Protect your personal files

Quick answer: RansomWhere is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask ransomwhere. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What RansomWhere is

RansomWhere is a utility for macOS: protect your personal files.

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/ransomwhere.html.

How to install RansomWhere

  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 ransomwhere.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install RansomWhere on Mac?

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

Is RansomWhere open source?

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

Does RansomWhere run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is RansomWhere?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5417 in this catalogue.

What version of RansomWhere is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.0.