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CoreLock is a Mac security app for freelancers. Protect Your Livelihood. Your Mac is your business. Client files, invoices, contracts — one breach and your reputation is on the line. CoreLock checks it every 15 minutes by default and explains what it finds in plain English.

Built for Freelancers

Protect Your Livelihood

Your Mac is your business. Client files, invoices, contracts — one breach and your reputation is on the line. CoreLock checks it every 15 minutes by default and explains what it finds in plain English.

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Free tier included — no credit card required

Common Security Concerns

These are the risks freelancers face every day.

Client data on a personal device

You handle sensitive client work on the same machine you use for everything else. CoreLock's privacy audit shows which apps have been granted access to your files, camera and microphone.

Downloading files from unknown sources

Clients send you files via email, Dropbox, WeTransfer. Not all of them are clean. CoreLock checks files in your Downloads folder against a built-in list of known-malware hashes and its own malware-signature (YARA) rules.

No IT department to rely on

When you are your own IT team, security falls through the cracks. CoreLock gives you plain-English security checks with little setup.

Features That Matter to Freelancers

CoreLock is not a generic antivirus. These are the capabilities that make a real difference for your work.

Optional AI Explanations

Turn on AI explanations and a cloud model explains the scans you start, in plain English. It's off by default and needs a free account.

Privacy Permission Audit

See which apps can access your camera, microphone, and files, and open Privacy & Security in System Settings to turn off access you did not intentionally grant.

Guided Fixes

Some findings offer Quit or Quarantine, after you confirm. Most open the right page of System Settings or Finder so you can make the change.

Plain-English Findings

Each finding is explained in language anyone can understand: what was found, why it matters, and what you can do.

Recommended Plan

The free tier (unlimited scans, 3 AI analyses per day) covers basic daily checks. Pro ($9.99/mo) removes the AI analysis limit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical knowledge to use CoreLock?

Not at all. CoreLock is designed for non-technical users. Every finding is explained in plain English, and most take you to the right page of System Settings or Finder. If you can use an app, you can use CoreLock.

Can CoreLock protect my client files?

CoreLock shows which apps have permission to reach your files, and it checks your Downloads folder against a built-in list of known-malware hashes and malware signatures. It cannot guarantee it will catch every threat.

Is $9.99/month worth it for a freelancer?

CoreLock Pro is $9.99/month and removes the AI analysis limit. The free tier lets you try it first.

Does CoreLock work offline?

Core scanning runs on your Mac. Signing in, AI analysis, and AI chat need an internet connection.

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Download CoreLock and run a free scan on your Mac. Free to start, no credit card required.

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