11THE LOGGING SYSTEM
For any Linux user, it’s crucial to be knowledgeable in the use of the log files. Log files store information about events that occur when the operating system and applications are run, including any errors and security alerts. Your system will log information automatically based on the series of rules that I will show you how to configure in this chapter.
As a hacker, the log files can be a trail to your target’s activities and identity. But it can also be a trail to your own activities on someone else’s system. A hacker therefore needs to know what information they can gather, as well as what can be gathered about their ...
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