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XK0-006 Practice Question: Which TWO tools are specifically designed to…
Which TWO tools are specifically designed to detect rootkits on a Linux system?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse general system monitoring tools (lsof, netstat) or general antivirus (ClamAV) with specialized rootkit detection tools, but only rkhunter and chkrootkit are explicitly designed for that purpose.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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rkhunter
B is correct because rkhunter (Rootkit Hunter) is a Unix-based tool that scans for rootkits, backdoors, and possible local exploits by comparing file hashes, checking for hidden processes, and analyzing system binaries for known rootkit signatures. It is specifically designed to detect rootkits on Linux systems.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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lsof
Why it's wrong here
Lists open files, not a rootkit detector.
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rkhunter
Why this is correct
Rootkit hunter tool.
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netstat
Why it's wrong here
Network statistics tool.
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clamav
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus, not rootkit-specific.
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chkrootkit
Why this is correct
Rootkit detection tool.
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