Home Security Understanding Linux Security : /etc/passwd & /etc/shadow file By Pradeep Kumar July 9, 2014 No system is complete without some form of security. There must be a mechanism available to protect files from unauthorized viewing or modification. Complete Story Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Print Get the Free Newsletter! Subscribe to Developer Insider for top news, trends, & analysis Email Address By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Subscribe Must Read Blog Asahi Linux Brings Gaming to M1/M2 Macs Blog How to Convert SVG to PNG in Linux Blog How to Temporarily Set a Static IP Address on a Linux System News Germany Puts Microsoft on Five Years Probation for Antitrust Bullying Blog NotebookLM AI – Creates YouTube Videos into Study Guides