How To Check Your Linux Mint System For Rootkit Infection
Chkrootkit is a great free tool for Linux / Unix based systems which locally checks the system for signs of a rootkit. Visit chkrootkit’s home page for a complete list of rootkits that can be detected using this utility. Here’s how to install and use chkrootkit in Linux Mint / Ubuntu:
1. Issue the following command at the terminal –
sudo apt-get install chkrootkit
2. After the installation...