AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) is a security tool that helps monitor system integrity by detecting unauthorized changes to files and directories. It creates a baseline database and compares it against the current system state to identify modifications.

Features of AIDE:

• Monitors file integrity using cryptographic hashes.
• Detects unauthorized changes in critical system files.
• Customizable rules for file inclusion and exclusion.
• Supports multiple checksum algorithms for verification.
• Can be scheduled for automated daily or periodic checks.

To check the installed version of AIDE, use:

aide --version

Disclaimer: AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) is an open-source security tool designed for file integrity monitoring. It is independently developed and maintained by the open-source community. This information is for educational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the AIDE project or its developers. AIDE is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users utilize this software at their own risk.