# Silk Guardian privacy rating

Linux kernel module that, when any USB device is added or removed, can securely delete chosen files and then powers off the computer. It is an anti-forensic kill switch inspired by usbkill.

## Summary

Silk Guardian scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the USB kill switches and anti-forensics criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/NateBrune/silk-guardian
- Source code: https://github.com/NateBrune/silk-guardian
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux
- Category: [USB kill switches and anti-forensics](https://privacyratings.com/usb-security/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/NateBrune/silk-guardian/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/NateBrune/silk-guardian |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or data sales. | https://github.com/NateBrune/silk-guardian |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/usb-security/silk-guardian/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/usb-security/silk-guardian.md