Sarod Yatawatta on Fri, 14 Dec 2001 02:40:32 +0100


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Re: [PLUG] what logs to watch?


Moreover, check out 
/etc/syslog.conf
because the default log files locations can be changed by editing it.

On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 epike@isinet.com wrote:

> here some more:
> 
> /var/log/secure (if your'e root) 
> 
> who /var/log/wtmp - logins
> /var/log/xferlog  - ftp tranfers
> 
> also the Apache Error logs shows you IIS-style worms attempts
> 
> JondZ  / E.Pike
> 
> > 
> > now that i have a persistent internet connection via cablemodem, what logs
> > should i routinely check for security breaches? if someone attempts to
> > compromise my box, i'd like to know, so where do i look? any suggestion are
> > appreciated.
> > 
> > thanks,
> > chris
> > 
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