Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) for Linux that keeps an almost invisible profile by hiding in tasks scheduled for execution on a non-existent day, February 31st.

CronRAT has problems with the Linux task scheduling system cron, which allows scheduling tasks to be performed on non-existent calendar days such as February 31.

A cryptomining dropper malware has been spotted by security researchers while gaining persistence on Linux hosts by adding cron jobs to reinfect the compromised machines after being removed.

The "+" in front of cron indicated that it was installed and running. The systemctl also meant that it was running. If you find that cron isn't already installed, it's possible to do so all common ...

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Continuing with his Linux 101 series, Jack Wallen introduces you to the basics of task scheduling with cron.

Occasionally as seasoned Linux users, we run across simple things we never knew existed—and are amazed. Whether it's tab autocompletion, sudo !! for when you forgot to type sudo or even recursive file ...

Can I create a crontab file with vi without the crontab command? Currently working on a microcontroller linux distribution, and there's no crontab command, but cron exists... if only I could get a ...