Rootkits are commonly availably on Unix variants inlcluding Linux ,as well as having being ported to Windows with collections such as NTROOT.Ĭommonly a rootkit will replace binaries such as ls and ps on your system. A rootkit is simple a collection of tools in the form of programs that a hacker may use to try and mask their attacks or activity on your system. This now leads us into investigating rootkits and how to detect them. Suspicious activity can be caught early on where the logs are monitored. Even, the simple process, of reading logs will help protect your system from malware and rootkits. Protecting Your Linux System From RootkitsĪuditing the system is very important on your server, especially if it is Internet facing.
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