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A fork of osx-for-hackers for my personal pentesting setup preferences
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# OSX for Pentesting (Mavericks/Yosemite) | |
# | |
# A fork of OSX for Hackers (Original Source: https://gist.github.com/brandonb927/3195465) | |
#!/bin/sh | |
# Ask for the administrator password upfront | |
echo "Have you read through the script prior to running this? (y or n)" | |
read bcareful | |
if [ $bcareful == "y" ] | |
then | |
echo "Alright, lets get started. First, you'll need to give this script admin privileges (however, do not run as root)" | |
else | |
echo "Goodbye" | |
exit | |
fi | |
sudo -v | |
echo "and away we go!" | |
############################################################################### | |
# Add useful aliases to .bash_profile | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "Adding useful aliases to your .bash_profile..." | |
echo "alias chrome='open -a \"Google Chrome\"'" >> ~/.bash_profile | |
echo "alias atom='open -a \"Atom\"'" >> ~/.bash_profile # alternative to sublime | |
echo "alias attach=\"hdiutil attach\"" >> ~/.bash_profile # attach volume (useful for attaching an encrypted volume) | |
echo "alias listen=\"lsof -i TCP -n -P | grep LISTEN\"" >> ~/.bash_profile # show listening ports | |
############################################################################### | |
# Install Homebrew | |
############################################################################### | |
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" | |
############################################################################### | |
# Install pentesting binaries with homebrew | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "Installing a few useful binaries" | |
bins=( | |
python # Update your python | |
nmap | |
hydra # Great tool for password attacks | |
ncrack # Alternative to hydra, supports RDP | |
john-jumbo | |
the_silver_searcher # A code searching tool similar to ack, with a focus on speed. | |
git # Update to a newer version of git | |
autojump # Great little tool for navigating directories via the command line, see https://github.com/joelthelion/autojump | |
) | |
brew install ${bins[@]} | |
############################################################################### | |
# Install useful apps with homebrew cask | |
############################################################################### | |
brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask | |
apps=( | |
alfred | |
qlcolorcode # Quicklook plugin that handles source code with syntax highlighting | |
appcleaner | |
qlmarkdown # QuickLook generator for Markdown files | |
spotify # Everybody loves Spotify | |
flash # :D | |
iterm2 | |
caffeine # Keep your mac from going to sleep (when needed) | |
virtualbox | |
limechat | |
atom # Sublime-text alt | |
flux # Go easy on your eyes | |
qlstephen # Quicklook plugin for files without extensions (README, etc) | |
vlc | |
nvalt # Nice free note taking app | |
quicklook-json # Quicklook plugin for JSON files | |
) | |
echo "Installing apps via brew-cask..." | |
brew cask install --appdir="/Applications" ${apps[@]} | |
brew cask alfred link | |
brew cleanup | |
############################################################################### | |
# Install RVM to update and manage your version of ruby | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "Installing RVM, updating Ruby, and installing Bundler to manage gems" | |
curl -L https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable | |
source ~/.bash_profile | |
rvm use ruby --install --default | |
gem install bundler | |
############################################################################### | |
# General UI/UX | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Hide the Time Machine, Volume, User, and Bluetooth icons" | |
for domain in ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.systemuiserver.*; do | |
defaults write "${domain}" dontAutoLoad -array \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/TimeMachine.menu" \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/Volume.menu" \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/User.menu" | |
done | |
defaults write com.apple.systemuiserver menuExtras -array \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/Bluetooth.menu" \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/AirPort.menu" \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/Battery.menu" \ | |
"/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/Clock.menu" | |
sudo chmod 600 /System/Library/CoreServices/Search.bundle/Contents/MacOS/Search | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling OS X Gate Keeper" | |
echo "(You'll be able to install any app you want from here on, not just Mac App Store apps)" | |
sudo spctl --master-disable | |
sudo defaults write /var/db/SystemPolicy-prefs.plist enabled -string no | |
defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices LSQuarantine -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Increasing the window resize speed for Cocoa applications" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSWindowResizeTime -float 0.001 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Expanding the save panel by default" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSNavPanelExpandedStateForSaveMode -bool true | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint -bool true | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint2 -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Automatically quit printer app once the print jobs complete" | |
defaults write com.apple.print.PrintingPrefs "Quit When Finished" -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling automatic termination of inactive apps" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSDisableAutomaticTermination -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Saving to disk (not to iCloud) by default" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSDocumentSaveNewDocumentsToCloud -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Reveal IP address, hostname, OS version, etc. when clicking the clock in the login window" | |
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow AdminHostInfo HostName | |
echo "" | |
echo "Check for software updates daily, not just once per week" | |
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate ScheduleFrequency -int 1 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable smart quotes and smart dashes as they’re annoying when typing code" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticQuoteSubstitutionEnabled -bool false | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticDashSubstitutionEnabled -bool false | |
############################################################################### | |
# Trackpad, mouse, keyboard, Bluetooth accessories, and input | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Increasing sound quality for Bluetooth headphones/headsets" | |
defaults write com.apple.BluetoothAudioAgent "Apple Bitpool Min (editable)" -int 40 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling full keyboard access for all controls (e.g. enable Tab in modal dialogs)" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleKeyboardUIMode -int 3 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling press-and-hold for keys in favor of a key repeat" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Setting a blazingly fast keyboard repeat rate (ain't nobody got time fo special chars while coding!)" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain KeyRepeat -int 0 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling auto-correct" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticSpellingCorrectionEnabled -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Setting trackpad & mouse speed to a reasonable number" | |
defaults write -g com.apple.trackpad.scaling 2 | |
defaults write -g com.apple.mouse.scaling 2.5 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Turn off keyboard illumination when computer is not used for 5 minutes" | |
defaults write com.apple.BezelServices kDimTime -int 300 | |
############################################################################### | |
# Screen | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Requiring password immediately after sleep or screen saver begins" | |
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1 | |
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling subpixel font rendering on non-Apple LCDs" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleFontSmoothing -int 2 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enable HiDPI display modes (requires restart)" | |
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.windowserver DisplayResolutionEnabled -bool true | |
############################################################################### | |
# Finder | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Showing icons for hard drives, servers, and removable media on the desktop" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Showing all filename extensions in Finder by default" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleShowAllExtensions -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Showing status bar in Finder by default" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowStatusBar -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Allowing text selection in Quick Look/Preview in Finder by default" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder QLEnableTextSelection -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Displaying full POSIX path as Finder window title" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling the warning when changing a file extension" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Use column view in all Finder windows by default" | |
defaults write com.apple.finder FXPreferredViewStyle Clmv | |
echo "" | |
echo "Avoiding the creation of .DS_Store files on network volumes" | |
defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling disk image verification" | |
defaults write com.apple.frameworks.diskimages skip-verify -bool true | |
defaults write com.apple.frameworks.diskimages skip-verify-locked -bool true | |
defaults write com.apple.frameworks.diskimages skip-verify-remote -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling snap-to-grid for icons on the desktop and in other icon views" | |
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :DesktopViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist | |
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :FK_StandardViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist | |
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :StandardViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist | |
############################################################################### | |
# Dock & Mission Control | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Setting the icon size of Dock items to 36 pixels for optimal size/screen-realestate" | |
defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 36 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Speeding up Mission Control animations and grouping windows by application" | |
defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0.1 | |
defaults write com.apple.dock "expose-group-by-app" -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Setting Dock to auto-hide and removing the auto-hiding delay" | |
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true | |
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-delay -float 0 | |
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0 | |
############################################################################### | |
# Safari & WebKit | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Hiding Safari bookmarks bar by default" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari ShowFavoritesBar -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Hiding Safari sidebar in Top Sites" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari ShowSidebarInTopSites -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling Safari thumbnail cache for History and Top Sites" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSnapshotsUpdatePolicy -int 2 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling Safari debug menu" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeInternalDebugMenu -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Making Safari search banners default to Contains instead of Starts With" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari FindOnPageMatchesWordStartsOnly -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Removing useless icons from Safari bookmarks bar" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari ProxiesInBookmarksBar "()" | |
echo "" | |
echo "Allow hitting the Backspace key to go to the previous page in history" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari com.apple.Safari.ContentPageGroupIdentifier.WebKit2BackspaceKeyNavigationEnabled -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling the Develop menu and the Web Inspector in Safari" | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDevelopMenu -bool true | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitDeveloperExtrasEnabledPreferenceKey -bool true | |
defaults write com.apple.Safari "com.apple.Safari.ContentPageGroupIdentifier.WebKit2DeveloperExtrasEnabled" -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Adding a context menu item for showing the Web Inspector in web views" | |
defaults write NSGlobalDomain WebKitDeveloperExtras -bool true | |
############################################################################### | |
# Terminal | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Enabling UTF-8 ONLY in Terminal.app and setting the Pro theme by default" | |
defaults write com.apple.terminal StringEncodings -array 4 | |
defaults write com.apple.Terminal "Default Window Settings" -string "Pro" | |
defaults write com.apple.Terminal "Startup Window Settings" -string "Pro" | |
############################################################################### | |
# Time Machine | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Preventing Time Machine from prompting to use new hard drives as backup volume" | |
defaults write com.apple.TimeMachine DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup -bool true | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disabling local Time Machine backups" | |
hash tmutil &> /dev/null && sudo tmutil disablelocal | |
############################################################################### | |
# Messages # | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable smart quotes" | |
defaults write com.apple.messageshelper.MessageController SOInputLineSettings -dict-add "automaticQuoteSubstitutionEnabled" -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable continuous spell checking" | |
defaults write com.apple.messageshelper.MessageController SOInputLineSettings -dict-add "continuousSpellCheckingEnabled" -bool false | |
############################################################################### | |
# Misc Additions | |
############################################################################### | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable hibernation (speeds up entering sleep mode)" | |
sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Remove the sleep image file to save disk space" | |
sudo rm /Private/var/vm/sleepimage | |
echo "Creating a zero-byte file instead" | |
sudo touch /Private/var/vm/sleepimage | |
echo "and make sure it can't be rewritten" | |
sudo chflags uchg /Private/var/vm/sleepimage | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable the sudden motion sensor as its not useful for SSDs" | |
sudo pmset -a sms 0 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Speeding up wake from sleep to 24 hours from an hour" | |
# http://www.cultofmac.com/221392/quick-hack-speeds-up-retina-macbooks-wake-from-sleep-os-x-tips/ | |
sudo pmset -a standbydelay 86400 | |
echo "" | |
echo "Disable annoying backswipe in Chrome" | |
defaults write com.google.Chrome AppleEnableSwipeNavigateWithScrolls -bool false | |
echo "" | |
echo "Generating db for the locate command" | |
sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.locate.plist | |
source ~/.bash_profile | |
echo "Done!" |
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