On Tue, 2018-05-08 at 21:58 -0400, Teddy Brown wrote: > Hi, > I want to monitor several PHP files on my server. We've had issues with > malware getting in via a couple Joomla installs. I've reinstalled our CMS > software and we're confident things are in a clean state. > > Ideally we'd use rkhunter to monitor any PHP files for changes. There will > be other changes expected in these directories (such as images) but PHP files > will be managed manually now. > > I was thinking this might do it, but I'm not sure how long it will take to > run but when I run rkhunter -C it runs for a long time without knowing if it > is working or now > > Am I oversimplifying this? > > GLOBSTAR=1 > USER_FILEPROP_FILES_DIRS=/var/www/**/*.php > Hi,
Rkhunter is just a script, so it's not the fastest thing in the world. The time taken will probably depend on how many of those PHP files you have. If you run something like 'top' while 'rkhunter -C' is running, then you should see it doing something. John. -- John Horne | Senior Operations Analyst | Technology and Information Services University of Plymouth | Drake Circus | Plymouth | Devon | PL4 8AA | UK ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Rkhunter-users mailing list Rkhunter-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/rkhunter-users
