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rkhunter:tldr:98426
This command is used to list the available rootkit checks that can be performed by the rkhunter (Rootkit Hunter) tool with root privileges.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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sudo
: This is a command that allows you to execute another command as a superuser or root. It prompts you to enter your password to confirm your authorization. -
rkhunter
: This is the main command that runs the rkhunter tool. rkhunter is a security scanning tool for Linux systems that searches for known rootkits, malware, and other potentially malicious software. -
--list
: This is an option or argument passed to the rkhunter command. It instructs rkhunter to output a list of available rootkit checks or tests. The rootkit checks refer to the various methods or techniques that rkhunter employs to detect rootkits or other malicious software on a system.
By running the sudo rkhunter --list
command, you can view a list of the rootkit checks available in rkhunter, which can be useful for understanding which checks are being performed during a security scan or for configuration purposes.