We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should not be disclosed publicly until a fix is available.

Send details to the project maintainers via:

• GitHub Security Advisories (preferred)
• Email to the repository owner

Please provide:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact
• Suggested fix (if any)
• Your contact information

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Fix Timeline: Depends on severity (critical issues prioritized)

Once a fix is available:

• We'll release a security update
• Credit will be given to the reporter (unless anonymity is requested)
• A security advisory will be published

When using this application:

1. Admin Privileges: Only grant when necessary
2. Updates: Keep the app updated to the latest version
3. Source: Only download from official sources (GitHub releases)
4. Review: Check code before running if building from source

• Application requires admin privileges for full functionality
• Network monitoring accesses system-level information
• Security scanning reads system configuration files

These are necessary for the app's functionality and follow macOS security guidelines.

Thank you for helping keep macOS Gateway Monitor secure! 🔒