How Enable Sudo Log in Linux?
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How do I enable sudo logs?

To enable sudo debugging:

  1. Add the following lines to /etc/sudo.conf : Debug sudo /var/log/sudo_debug.log [email protected] Debug sudoers.so /var/log/sudo_debug.log [email protected]
  2. Run the sudo command as the user you want to debug.

How do I see sudo logs in Linux?

How to Check Sudo History in Linux

  1. sudo nano /var/log/auth.log.
  2. sudo grep sudo /var/log/auth.log.
  3. sudo grep sudo /var/log/auth.log > sudolist.txt.
  4. sudo nano /home/USERNAME/.bash_history.
Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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