Best Tool for monitoring file changes

xaitmi

I'm looking for a good tool that would do the following.

I specify a directory.

The tool scans the directory and notifies me of any changes.

Such as

• File Deleted

• File Modified

• New File

Would have to work on Centos

Bochi

The redneck version: Something like rsync and git on dry-run? :P
Other than that, you might want to take a look at inotify - should work on CentOS: http://jensd.be/248/linux/use-inotify-tools-on-centos-7-or-rhel-7-to-watch-files-and-directories-for-events

vimalware

I've put off this project[1] for a bit , but look at inotifywait http://linux.die.net/man/1/inotifywait

[1] https://www.lowendtalk.com/discussion/52197/solution-wanted-share-fullsize-camera-images-from-android-phone-via-self-hosted-server#latest

sin

maldet with inotify-tools is what I use

emg

A long time ago, there was an open source product called TripWire, which was used to detect intrusions and malware. It went commercial, but you can still find an open source version for linux on GitHub.

http://tripwire.org (look for TRIPWIRE OPEN SOURCE)
https://github.com/Tripwire

I have no idea whether this is still a standard product that people use, or if there is something better. Perhaps this serves as a starting point.