Tracking password changes

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by mypoint, Apr 3, 2009.

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    Hi I am wondering if it is possible to see the root password changes? does it get saved into a log file? Please let me know thanks.

    If the changes do not get saved please let me know how i can activate this.
     
    mypoint, Apr 3, 2009 IP
  2. Camay123

    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    I dont believe this is possible, and I wouldnt want such thing on my server, or the log should at least be encrypted+salt , then encrypted again
     
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  3. mypoint

    mypoint Well-Known Member

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    Well dont want it to show the actauly password, just want it to show the ip of who changed it and the date and time. thats what i need in the log.

    let me know thanks!
     
    mypoint, Apr 3, 2009 IP
  4. ClassHelper.org

    ClassHelper.org Guest

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    I believe the Snort intrusion detection system allows you to track such changes, and a whole lot more. Hope this helps :).
     
    ClassHelper.org, Apr 4, 2009 IP
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    kailash Well-Known Member

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    Install configserver security&firewall (CSF). It will notify you instantly whenever the root password is changed. But I think it will not give you the IP address.. Need some research here...
     
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  6. Kaoz

    Kaoz Peon

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    You can log the logins/stuff done via root, check google out for more information.
     
    Kaoz, Apr 4, 2009 IP