How to Scan a Linux Server for Malware and Rootkit

Worms, viruses, malware and the dreaded rootkit are the very bane of every server administrator’s existence. Depending on architecture, there can be numerous options for code ne’er-do-wells to explore in infected systems, gathering sensitive information and/or costing organizations quite a lot of money in the process. Thankfully, you don’t need to fly a flag of defeat in the face of such cyber-enemies – detecting them on your server is possible, and there are plenty of tools to help you scan your Linux server for malware and rootkit. Best of all, many of these tools are free to use. Related: The Best Antivirus Programs for Ubuntu… Read more

How to Scan a Linux Server for Malware and Rootkit

Worms, viruses, malware and the dreaded rootkit are the very bane of every server administrator’s existence. Depending on architecture, there can be numerous options for code ne’er-do-wells to explore in infected systems, gathering sensitive information and/or costing organizations quite a lot of money in the process. Thankfully, you don’t need to fly a flag of defeat in the face of such cyber-enemies – detecting them on your server is possible, and there are plenty of tools to help you scan your Linux server for malware and rootkit. Best of all, many of these tools are free to use. Related: The Best Antivirus Programs for Ubuntu… Read more