How to Install and Uninstall rkhunter Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: December 24,2024

1. Install "rkhunter" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install rkhunter on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                rkhunter
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "rkhunter" package

Learn how to uninstall rkhunter on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
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3. Information about the rkhunter package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package rkhunter:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : rkhunter
Version : 1.4.6-bp155.5.5
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 1.1 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : rkhunter-1.4.6-bp155.5.5.src
Upstream URL : http://rkhunter.sourceforge.net/
Summary : A scanner for Rootkits, Backdoors, and Local Exploits
Description :
Rootkit Hunter scans files and systems for known and unknown rootkits,
backdoors, and sniffers. The package contains one shell script, a few
text-based databases, and optional Perl modules. This tool scans for
rootkits, backdoors, and local exploits by running tests like:
* Comparing MD5 hashes
* Looking for default files used by rootkits
* Checking for wrong file permissions for binaries
* Looking for suspected strings in LKM and KLD modules
* Looking for hidden files
* Optionally scanning within plain text and binary files
* Checking software versions
* Testing applications