On 12 November 2012 03:55, Jamie M <[email protected]> wrote: > Just noticed an unfamiliar file in my Debian Squeeze: is called "john" found > in cron.d. > > Does anyone know if this is a security risk, when all of a sudden I notice > this file? > > Thank you and anything anyone can add is appreciated. >
As you can see yourself if you search the package database (see [1]) the John password cracking program installs a 'john' task in /etc/cron.d in order to test the system user's password strength every so often. There is nothing to worry about. Next time you are worried about a file in your system, try using 'dpkg -S <filename>' to find which package has installed it there. Regards Javier [1] http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=contents&keywords=john&mode=exactfilename&suite=stable&arch=any -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAB9B7UsvFspxGFgZm8Ln3yHxP=Qvqjr48CEuQ=m6zyxgwvn...@mail.gmail.com
