Software Installed

Enabled by default

Service: syslog

Log type: dpkg.log

Many attack rely on software being installed and this log can signal who and what installed the software that may cause a vulnerability. It can also be used to make sure that only authorized apps are being installed.

View Logs

grep "install " /var/log/dpkg.log

Check Logging Status

Unfortunately, due to current limitations, we do not yet have this command, stay tuned for updates!

Disable Logging

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Enable Logging

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Language: bash

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Compliance

HIPAA

Level: Recommended

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/combined/hipaa-simplification-201303.pdf?language=es

Due to the limitations of the GNOME Logs app, we do not currently have a GUI way to view this log. We recommend using the command line. To view this log in the command line, enter the command grep "install " /var/log/dpkg.log.