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Tripwire for Linux File Integrity

Posted on Jun.24, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

What is Tripwire?
Tripwire is a form intrusion detection system (IDS) that helps you keep tabs on the integrity of the files on your computer. Quite simply it will help identify files or modifications made to your system in the event someone compromised your system.
How does Tripwire work?
Tripwire works on a pretty easy to understand concept. Basically, when you install Tripwire on your linux box you tell it to scan your system and create a database of checksums and information. Once [...]