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GhostWatch—an open-source covert channel detector for DNS tunneling, ICMP, HTTP C2 beaconing and timing channels
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GhostWatch—an open-source covert channel detector for DNS tunneling, ICMP, HTTP C2 beaconing and timing channels

via Dev.toHaider Khan

I built GhostWatch to detect what enterprise tools like Darktrace and Vectra Miss—covert channels hidden inside normal-looking DNS, ICMP, and HTTP traffic. It uses entropy analysis and behavioral detection instead of signatures. so it catches real APT techniques like OilRig DNS tunneling and SUNBURST-style beaconing. GitHub: https://github.com/ShadowHunter89/ghostwatch Would genuinely appreciate feedback from anyone who works in networks. security or blue team. Still early stage.

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