Malware often seeks to use the auto-start mechanism on a machine to persist, reloading at system startup or pre-defined schedules. On Linux, this mechanism is known as the cronjob scheduling facility and is often used by attackers to ensure they maintain their connection to the infected server or machine. Learn to use your crontab on a Linux machine and advance your abilities to detect persistence in Linux.
Learning Objectives
Learn to use your crontab on a Linux machine and advance your abilities to detect persistence in Linux.