File-Integrity Scanner

Overview

The File-Integrity Scanner is a powerful tool designed to ensure the integrity of files by using cryptographic hash functions. This application provides peace of mind that files have not been tampered with, which is crucial for security and data verification purposes.

What is a File Integrity Scanner?

A file integrity scanner is a software utility that computes cryptographic hashes of files and monitors them for changes. This process helps in detecting unauthorized modifications or corruption of critical files on a local machine.

Key Features

• Hashing Algorithms: Supports three different hashing algorithms:

  • SHA-256
  • SHA-3 (256-bit)
  • BLAKE_2b (512-bit)

• Database Storage: Uses PostgreSQL to store file hashes along with the date of the scan and other relevant file metadata.

• Local Operation: The scanner runs exclusively on the user's local machine. No remote services are required or desired, ensuring full control over data integrity for the end-user.

• No Spyware or Tracking: The default version contains no spyware or tracking software.

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Basic Setup Instructions

Requirements

• PostgreSQL
• SSL password

Spring Version

Spring 4.0.0

Steps

1. Install and configure PostgreSQL on your system.
2. Get the database scripts from the PWSS DB repository.
3. Start the database and the Spring application using the provided Make scripts.

Note: You need access to the PWSS libraries, which consist of three separate PWSS repositories hosted in a private GitHub Packages registry. Access is restricted to board members or team members of the PWSS organization. For links to all three JavaDoc pages, please refer to the discussion thread: Java Docs

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Contact Information

For any questions or support, please reach out to:

@pwgit-create	Peter pwgit-create
@lilstiffy	Stefan lilstiffy

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