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Re: tools to run on compromised linux box


From: Adriel Desautels <adriel () netragard com>
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:26:00 -0400

Lister,
Are you doing this for a system that was compromised and is running on your network or are you doing this for your own edification?

If you are asking this question for the first reason, then you should just re-install the system. Once a computer system has been compromised the integrity of its software can not guaranteed and as such can not be trusted to be safe. Its a waste of time and resources to try to "clean" the system, its much more simple (in most cases) to just reinstall.

If you are asking for your own edification and if this is for research then there are many forensic tools that you can use. Check the sleuth kit for a good free one. If you want to pay for a commercial tool then check encase (but its expensive and if you don't have the experience then don't waste your money). There are many and Google is your friend.



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lister () lihim org wrote:
Can anyone recommend some tools to run on a compromised linux
box to determine if there is further infestation? (rootkits, etc).

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