Breach notification service checking emails/phones against known data leaks. Open-source API, no search logging, community-reviewed; optional alerts. Web-based with app integrations; vital for Aussies tracking their exposure risks. (Partial open-source, free)
Uploads and displays image metadata like GPS, camera details. Free, closed-source, processes locally in browser; educates on leaks. Web-based; quick checks for Aussies sharing photos. (Closed-source, free)
GUI app for dragging and dropping files to erase EXIF data from images, videos, and PDFs. Open-source, audited code, batch processing with preview; no internet required. Supports Windows, macOS, Linux; user-friendly for everyday metadata stripping. (Open-source, free)
Versatile Perl-based tool for reading, writing, and removing metadata from multimedia files. Open-source, extensively reviewed, handles EXIF, IPTC, XMP; scriptable for automation. Multi-platform – Windows, macOS, Linux. (Open-source, free)
Lightweight library and CLI tool for anonymising metadata in images, audio, torrents, and documents. Open-source, community-audited, supports over 20 formats with verifiable builds; no telemetry. Compatible with Linux, macOS, Windows via extensions; ideal for batch processing. (Open-source, free)
Lightweight tool for encrypting individual files or folders. Open-source, audited code, no telemetry. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux; simple for everyday file protection without complexity. (Open-source, free)
Cloud-focused file encryption for secure storage on Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. Open-source, audited by Cure53, client-side zero-knowledge encryption; transparent and user-friendly. Multi-platform – Android, iOS, desktop. (Open-source, free)
Cross-platform disk encryption for creating encrypted volumes or full drives. Open-source fork of TrueCrypt, audited by Quarkslab, supports hidden volumes and plausible deniability; no data collection. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux; suitable for high-security AU users. (Open-source, free)
Ad and tracker-blocking DNS with family protection options. No logging, audited for security, supports DoH/DoT/DoQ, customisable filters for content control; free public servers available. Cross-platform support. (Partial open-source, free)
Nonprofit DNS service focused on security and privacy. Open-source elements, independently audited, no user data logging, malware/phishing blocking via threat intelligence; uses DoH/DoT. Works on any device/OS. (Partial open-source, free)
Customisable DNS resolver with a generous free tier (300K queries/month). Open-source client apps, audited security, no logs, advanced blocking for ads/trackers/malware, and analytics dashboard; supports DoH/DoT. Multi-platform – Android, iOS, desktop, routers. (Partial open-source, free tier)
