13. Total Protection AV
Overview
D3fenders Total Protection is a native macOS security application designed to detect, prevent, and remediate threats at the device level.
It focuses on risks that occur on the system itself, including malware, credential exposure, malicious extensions, unauthorized access, and privacy leaks. The tool operates locally, performs analysis on-device, and gives users explicit control over remediation actions.
While D3fenders Total Protection can be used alongside other D3fenders tools, it is fully functional as a standalone security product.
Threat Model
Total Protection is designed to address threats that traditional antivirus products often miss:
Malware and suspicious binaries
Heuristic and pattern-based threats
Exposed mnemonic seed phrases and private keys
Sensitive data stored in documents and notes
Malicious or over-permissioned browser extensions
Unauthorized remote access and screen control
Suspicious startup items and system configuration changes
The tool treats Web3-related data exposure as a first-class security risk, not a niche edge case.
Core Capabilities
Advanced Scanning Engine
A high-performance scanning engine written in Rust performs:
Signature-based detection using known threat hashes
Heuristic analysis of suspicious executables
Pattern matching for sensitive data exposure
YARA-rule evaluation for advanced threat classification
Scanning is multi-threaded, memory-safe, and designed to minimize system impact.
Real-Time Protection
Total Protection continuously monitors file system activity in common attack locations, including:
Downloads
Desktop
Documents
Application install paths
When a file is created or modified, it is evaluated immediately. If a threat is detected, the user is notified and given explicit remediation options.
Quarantine & Remediation
Detected threats can be:
Quarantined to a secure, isolated location
Reviewed with metadata and detection context
Restored if determined to be safe
Permanently deleted if confirmed malicious
Quarantine actions preserve file integrity and original metadata for auditability.
Privacy & Data Exposure Scanning
Dedicated scans identify privacy risks such as:
Exposed seed phrases or private keys
Sensitive data stored in plain text
Browser artifacts including history and cookies
Application logs containing personal or confidential information
Results are clearly categorized by risk level and never transmitted off-device.
Browser Extension Monitoring
The tool inspects installed browser extensions for:
Excessive permissions
Known malicious signatures
Suspicious behavioral patterns
Extensions are flagged for review, not automatically removed, ensuring users retain control.
Remote Access & Control Monitoring
Total Protection detects and surfaces:
Enabled remote login services
Screen sharing and remote management
Unauthorized input monitoring
Suspicious HID devices
An emergency lockdown option allows users to disable multiple remote access vectors in a single action.
System Cleaning & Optimization
Optional utilities assist with:
Disk space analysis
Duplicate file detection
Cache and log cleanup
Application uninstallation
Legacy backup removal
These tools are separated from threat remediation to avoid conflating security with convenience actions.
Security & Privacy Guarantees
Local-first scanning and analysis
No silent remediation
No telemetry without consent
Clear visibility into detections and actions
Explicit user approval for all destructive operations
Limitations & Non-Goals
Total Protection does not intercept or modify network traffic
It does not replace a VPN or firewall
It does not perform wallet transaction signing or approval
These concerns are intentionally out of scope.
Intended Users
macOS users seeking transparent device security
Web3 users managing sensitive keys or credentials
Developers and creators who value local-first protection
Security-conscious professionals who want visibility and control
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