What is Linux Malware Detect?

The correct answer is C. A tool to detect malware on a Linux system. Linux Malware Detect (LMD), also known as Maldet, is an open-source malware scanner specifically designed for Linux environments - making C correct. It works by scanning files against a database of known malware signatures, typically used on shared hosting servers to detect…

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AA package management tool
BA tool to automate host scans
CA tool to detect malware on a Linux system
DA configuration management tool

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
4% (1)
C
92% (24)

Explanation

Linux Malware Detect (LMD), also known as Maldet, is an open-source malware scanner specifically designed for Linux environments - making C correct. It works by scanning files against a database of known malware signatures, typically used on shared hosting servers to detect threats like web shells, trojans, and rootkits.

Why the distractors are wrong:

A (package management): That's the role of tools like apt, yum, or dnf - not LMD.
B (automate host scans): While LMD can be scheduled, it's not a general-purpose host scanning automation tool; that role belongs to tools like Nessus or OpenVAS.
D (configuration management): Configuration management is handled by tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef - entirely unrelated to LMD's purpose.

Memory tip: The name says it all - Linux + Malware + Detect = a tool that detects malware on Linux. If you see "LMD" or "Maldet" on the exam, think antivirus/scanner, not package manager or config tool.

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