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How to Run RKHunter Scan

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Jun 10, 2026

Step 1: Run Standard Check

sudo rkhunter --check

Step 2: Run with All Tests

sudo rkhunter --check --skip-keypress --report-warnings-only

Step 3: Schedule Daily Scan (Cron)

sudo crontab -e

Add:

0 2 * * * /usr/bin/rkhunter --check --cronjob --report-warnings-only | mail -s "RKHunter Daily Scan" admin@example.com

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