Lynis
Vulnerability Analysiskali · parrotSecurity auditing tool for Unix/Linux systems — hardening and configuration review.
Install
sudo apt install lynis
Common commands
sudo lynis audit system lynis show categories
Use only on systems you are authorized to test. Follow program scope.
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