If you're looking to automate tasks in Linux, cron is the tool to use. Find out how it's done here.

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.

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

IT security researchers have discovered an unusual type of attack: the perpetrators have set up an emulated Linux environment as a backdoor.

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.

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 ...

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.

Register now to download your complimentary copy of Linux Journal 's 25 page Beyond Cron GeekGuide. Carlie Fairchild is Linux Journal’s Publisher and guiding spirit. She’s been actively engaged in the ...

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 ...