The Linux expect command takes script writing to an entirely new level. Instead of automating processes, it automates running and responding to other scripts.

When writing scripts, it’s important to know how to test and validate variables.

Jack Wallen shows how you can create a Linux shell script that requires a password without having to save a password within the script.

At times, we need to write shell scripts that are interactive and user executing them need to monitor the progress. For such requirements, we can implement a simple progress bar that gives an idea ...

Uptycs Threat Research outline how malicious Linux shell scripts are used to cloak attacks and how defenders can detect and mitigate against them.