Chkrootkit vs Rootkit Hunter

A side-by-side look at Chkrootkit and Rootkit Hunter. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Chkrootkit

Security & Privacy

Chkrootkit is an open source rootkit scanner for Linux. It can detect malicious programs and viruses that may be installed on a system and hiding from normal inspection.

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Rootkit Hunter

Security & Privacy

Rootkit Hunter is an open source rootkit scanner for Linux. It scans for rootkits, backdoors, and local exploits by comparing file properties like permissions, sizes, and hashes against known good values.

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