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Block spying and tracking on Windows
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About crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker
WindowsSpyBlocker is a Go application designed to block spying and tracking activities on Windows systems. It functions as a single executable that analyzes network traffic to identify and create blocking rules for Windows services that communicate with telemetry and tracking servers. The tool captures network interactions and interprets them based on source and destination information, then generates rules organized by category.
The project takes a systematic approach to Windows privacy by examining actual network behavior rather than relying on static lists. It supports multiple blocking methods including firewall rules, hosts file entries, DNSCrypt configuration, and integration with tools like Proxifier and OpenWrt routers. The analysis process leverages network monitoring tools to understand which Windows services attempt to communicate with tracking servers, allowing users to generate appropriate blocking rules for their systems.
This is a community-driven project aimed at users concerned about Windows system telemetry and data collection. It provides both documentation and downloadable releases, with the author accepting contributions and sponsorships to maintain ongoing development of blocking rules and compatibility.