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Linux Log Analysis

Key logs in Linux systems

  • /var/log/syslog – general system events
  • /var/log/auth.log – authentication attempts
  • /var/log/messages – kernel and system messages
  • ~/.bash_history – command history of users

Example: Find login activity

grep "Accepted password" /var/log/auth.log

Check for flags

grep "CTF{" /var/log/*