> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://baric6.gitbook.io/barics-knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://baric6.gitbook.io/barics-knowledge-base/security-programs/audit-and-scanners/lynis-linux-or-mac-vuln-scanner.md).

# Lynis (Linux or mac) vuln scanner

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Lynis is an extensible security audit tool for computer systems running Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, OpenBSD, Solaris, and other Unix derivatives. It assists system administrators and security professionals with scanning a system and its security defenses, with the final goal being system hardening

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