Lynis

Vulnerability Analysiskali · parrot

Security auditing tool for Unix/Linux systems — hardening and configuration review.

Install

sudo apt install lynis

sudo lynis audit system
lynis show categories

Use only on systems you are authorized to test. Follow program scope.

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