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rkhunter: Check a system for rootkits and malware.
$ sudo rkhunter --check
try on your machine
The command "sudo rkhunter --check" is used to run the Rootkit Hunter tool as a superuser (root) to perform a system check for rootkits and other security vulnerabilities.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "sudo": This command is used in Unix-like operating systems to execute commands with superuser (root) privileges. It allows the user to run programs as another user, typically the superuser.
- "rkhunter": This refers to the Rootkit Hunter tool, which is a Unix-based scanning tool used to detect rootkits, backdoors, and other security vulnerabilities on a system.
- "--check": This option is used to initiate a system check or scan by the Rootkit Hunter tool. It scans the system for known rootkits, suspicious files, and other security issues.
By running "sudo rkhunter --check", you are executing the Rootkit Hunter tool with elevated privileges to perform a comprehensive scan of your system's files and directories, looking for any signs of rootkits or suspicious activities.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.