removing a Linux Keylogger

[Kent Borg]

On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 12:43:17PM -0400, Grant M. wrote:
> I've never encountered this, so I am at a loss. I recently was told
> that I likely have a keylogger installed on my linux box. I was left
> a note in my /root folder from someone else who'd had their machine
> compromised to store the logins/passwords.

Scary.

I would worry about limiting the spread: Does anyone ever login to
other computers going thhrough this box?  Does this box share
passwords with other boxes?

> This is only temporary until I get back to the office and can reload
> the os.

Good.


-kb, the Kent who admits he doesn't know the answer to your specific
question.