Little Snitch on Linux: A Proprietary “Solution” to a Solved Problem
Summary
The Unknown Universe critiques Little Snitch’s Linux port, noting that while the tool uses impressive tech (eBPF and Rust) and offers a web UI, the core decision logic is closed source. The article argues this undermines trust for a security tool and advocates open, auditable alternatives like OpenSnitch, plus DNS-level privacy controls to protect networks without relying on proprietary binaries.