tldr/pages/linux/rkhunter.md

# rkhunter

> Searches for rootkits and malware.
> More information: <https://manned.org/rkhunter>.

- Check a system for rootkits and malware:

`sudo rkhunter --check`

- Update rkhunter:

`sudo rkhunter --update`

- Print all available tests:

`sudo rkhunter --list`

- Display version:

`sudo rkhunter --versioncheck`

- Display help:

`sudo rkhunter --help`