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File Integrity Checker: Secure Your Files with Ease 🔒

Overview

FileIntegrityChecker is a Linux application designed to help you monitor critical files and directories. Built with Python and a Tkinter GUI, this tool calculates and compares SHA256 hashes to detect unauthorized modifications. By alerting you to changes, it helps maintain file integrity, ensuring your data remains secure.

Key Features

File Monitoring: Keep an eye on critical files and directories.
SHA256 Hashing: Uses SHA256 for reliable integrity checks.
User-Friendly GUI: Easy to use interface built with Tkinter.
Multi-language Support: Available in English and Italian.
Open Source: Free to use and modify under the MIT License.

Installation

To get started with FileIntegrityChecker, download the latest release from the Releases section. Once downloaded, execute the application following the instructions provided in the release notes.

Prerequisites

Python 3.8 or higher: Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
Tkinter: This library comes pre-installed with most Python distributions.

How to Install Python

If you don’t have Python installed, you can follow these steps:

Open Terminal.
Update Package List:
```
sudo apt update
```
Install Python:
```
sudo apt install python3 python3-tk
```

Usage

After installing FileIntegrityChecker, launch the application. The GUI will guide you through the process of selecting files or directories to monitor. Here’s how to use it:

Select Files or Directories: Click on the “Add” button to choose the files or directories you want to monitor.
Start Monitoring: Click on the “Start” button to begin monitoring. The application will calculate and store the SHA256 hashes.
Check for Changes: The application will periodically check for modifications. If it detects any changes, it will alert you immediately.

Monitoring Files

To monitor files:

Click on the “Add” button.
Navigate to the file you want to monitor.
Click “Open”.

To monitor directories, repeat the same steps for the directory.

Alerts

When a modification is detected, the application will display a pop-up alert. This alert will inform you of the changes and provide options to investigate further.

Configuration

FileIntegrityChecker allows you to customize your monitoring settings. You can adjust the frequency of checks and set specific alerts based on your needs.

Configuration File

The configuration file is located in the application directory. You can edit it to change settings like:

Check Frequency: Adjust how often the application checks for changes.
Alert Settings: Configure how you receive alerts (e.g., pop-up, email).

Contributing

We welcome contributions to FileIntegrityChecker! If you want to help improve the project, please follow these steps:

Fork the Repository: Click on the “Fork” button on the top right corner of the page.

Clone Your Fork:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/FileIntegrityChecker.git

Create a New Branch:
```
git checkout -b feature-branch
```
Make Your Changes: Edit the code or documentation as needed.

Commit Your Changes:

git commit -m "Description of your changes"

Push to Your Fork:
```
git push origin feature-branch
```
Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and submit a pull request.

Topics

Admin Tool: Useful for system administrators.
File Integrity Check: Essential for security.
GUI: User-friendly interface.
Multi-language Support: Available in English and Italian.
Open Source: Contribute and improve.

License

FileIntegrityChecker is licensed under the MIT License. You can freely use, modify, and distribute the software. For more details, please refer to the LICENSE file in the repository.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please check the Issues section on GitHub. You can also submit a new issue if you don’t find your answer.

Contact

For further inquiries, you can reach out to the author:

Name: Bocaletto Luca
Email: bocaletto@example.com

Acknowledgments

Thanks to all contributors and users who help make FileIntegrityChecker better. Your feedback and support are invaluable.