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ScuttlePod
Offline app lock & escape pod. Backup & wipe data remotely.
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Offline app lock & escape pod. Backup & wipe data remotely.
7 followers
ScuttlePod is an offline app lock that protects your sensitive apps from unauthorized access. It also serves as a digital escape pod for your data in case of theft, loss, or duress. Using four distinct PINs or remote triggers, ScuttlePod can back up your targeted folders to Google Drive or Dropbox, or execute a secure local wipe. Triggers include a secret keyword in any notification, deleting/trashing your cloud canary text file, or a dead man's switch.
Hi Product Hunt community!
I’m Jordan, the developer of ScuttlePod.
ScuttlePod is an offline app lock and digital escape pod built to protect your private files and data in real-world security gaps like physical theft, device loss, or coercion. Standard system locks and snatch detection are great at locking your screen, but they cannot protect your private files and data if your unlocked device is snatched or if you are forced to unlock it under duress.
It works in tandem with your native system lock screen, providing four distinct PINs that trigger different behaviors (such as master, guest, backup, or secure wipe).
What makes ScuttlePod unique is how it secures your files. If a remote wipe is triggered, ScuttlePod can back up your targeted folders to your personal Google Drive or Dropbox, then permanently shred the local files by executing a secure wipe that overwrites them with random bytes.
These remote triggers include:
A secret keyword in any notification (the targeted messaging app receiving the keyword must have its system notifications enabled for ScuttlePod to intercept it).
Deleting or trashing the canary text file directly from your cloud storage on another device (the next time ScuttlePod checks, it executes the backup and secure wipe).
A dead man’s switch (triggers if the device is not unlocked for a set period, utilizing Google’s UTC servers to find the accurate date and time and prevent accidental backup caused by system clock drift or battery drain).
I have absolutely no access to your files, encryption keys, or credentials. Everything is local, and backups stream directly from your device to your personal cloud.
I would love to hear your feedback on the concept, the offline security logic, or answer any questions you might have!
A nice privacy-focused idea, especially the multi-PIN and duress trigger setup. One thing that would make this even better for me: a quick way to whitelist trusted locations like home Wi-Fi so the wipe or backup doesn't fire if a kid is just grabbing my phone to watch videos. Would really cut down on false alarms in daily use.
The dead man's switch paired with the secret keyword trigger is such a thoughtful detail—feels like they actually thought through real-world panic scenarios, not just the happy path.
Would love to see a "grace period" option where entering a decoy PIN shows a fake app drawer for a few minutes before triggering anything. Right now the panic wipe or backup fires immediately, which could cause problems if someone grabs your phone mid-use and you have to hand it over. A delay would let you plausibly unlock it while still having the safety net activate shortly after.