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tags: [tldr, common]
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# chkrootkit
> Scan system for rootkits.
> More information: <https://manned.org/chkrootkit>.
- Enable [q]uiet mode and suppress normal test results:
`chkrootkit -q`
- Enable e[x]pert mode and produce additional outputs:
`chkrootkit -x`
- Enable [d]ebug mode to show all output:
`chkrootkit -d`
- Specify [e]xcluded files for some tests:
`chkrootkit -e "{{path/to/file}}"`
- Specify a directory as the [r]oot for testing (e.g. mounted `ext` drives):
`chkrootkit -r {{path/to/directory}}`
- Ignore [n]fs-mounted directories:
`chkrootkit -n`
- Invoke [T]ests and ignore specific filesystem types:
`chkrootkit -T {{filesystemtype}}`
- Generate [l]ist of available tests:
`chkrootkit -l`