We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in STForensicMacOS, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent potential exploitation.

Send a detailed email to the project maintainers with:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact
• Suggested fix (if any)

• Initial response: Within 48 hours
• Status update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: As soon as possible

• Vulnerabilities will be disclosed after a fix is available
• Credit will be given to reporters (unless requested otherwise)
• CVE numbers will be requested for significant issues

1. Root Privilege Verification

   • Checks for root/administrator privileges
   • Prevents unauthorized access

2. Read-Only Operations

   • All forensic operations are read-only
   • Original data is never modified

3. Hash Verification

   • SHA256 hashes for all generated reports
   • Ensures report integrity

4. Data Integrity

   • No data modification during analysis
   • Preserves original timestamps

5. Error Handling

   • Graceful error handling
   • No sensitive data exposure in error messages

1. Use in Controlled Environment

   • Run in isolated environment
   • Use dedicated forensic workstations

2. Network Security

   • Disconnect from network during analysis
   • Use air-gapped systems when possible

3. Access Control

   • Limit access to forensic tools
   • Use strong authentication

4. Data Protection

   • Encrypt sensitive data
   • Secure storage of reports

• Requires root privileges (by design)
• Should be run on dedicated forensic systems
• Network access should be controlled

• All operations are read-only
• No data is transmitted externally
• Reports contain only analysis results

• Respects user privacy
• No personal data collection
• Configurable logging levels

1. Security patches are released as hotfixes
2. Version numbers are incremented appropriately
3. Security advisories are published
4. Users are notified through GitHub releases

• Keep the tool updated to latest version
• Monitor security advisories
• Apply patches promptly

For security-related issues:

• Email: [Maintainer email]
• GitHub: [GitHub Issues (private)]
• Response Time: 24-48 hours

We thank security researchers and contributors who help improve the security of STForensicMacOS through responsible disclosure.

Note: This tool is designed for educational and legal forensic analysis purposes only. Users are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations.