Lynis AlternativesVulnerability Scanners and other similar apps like Lynis

Apps similar to Lynis include Apotrope, which is free and open source. Other options are TDSSKiller, CyberGrade, GMER and Trivy. You can choose from more than 10 Vulnerability Scanners like Lynis for Linux, Windows, Mac, the web and iPhone.

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  1. Apotrope icon
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    Offline, single-executable Windows security posture auditor. 50+ CIS-mapped checks, a 0–100 score, and a self-contained HTML report. No cloud, no agent. MIT.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. TDSSKiller icon
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    Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  3. Free AI security assessment for small businesses. Answer 10 plain-English questions, get an A+–F grade, top risks, and a practical remediation plan.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. GMER icon
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    GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits .

    It scans for:

    • hidden processes
    • hidden threads
    • hidden modules
    • hidden services
    • hidden files
    • hidden Alternate Data Streams
    • hidden registry keys
    • drivers hooking SSDT
    • drivers hooking IDT
    • drivers hooking IR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Trivy icon
     2 likes

    Scanner for vulnerabilities in container images, file systems, and Git repositories, as well as for configuration issues and hard-coded secrets.

    20 Trivy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
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  6. OpenSCAP icon
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    SCAP is a line of standards managed by NIST. It was created to provide a standardized approach to maintaining the security of enterprise systems, such as automatically verifying the presence of patches, checking system security configuration settings, and examining systems for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Pareto Cloud secures personal devices, contractor laptops, remote teams, and any endpoint your traditional tools can't reach — with a lightweight, read-only app that respects user privacy. Stay compliant without taking control.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Nix Package Manager
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  8.  4 likes

    Tiger is a Linux security tool that can be use both as a security audit and intrusion detection system.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Chkrootkit icon
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    Chkrootkit is a Linux tool to locally check for signs of a rootkit. It contains:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. UpGuard  icon
     1 like

    Visibility into the state of your IT infrastructure, enabling you to understand your risk potential, prevent breaches, and speed up software delivery.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  11. SecPod Saner icon
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    SecPod Saner is a light-weight, easy to use, enterprise-grade security solution for proactively assessing and securing your personal computer. It identifies security loopholes and misconfigurations, and remediates to ensure systems are secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Mac Internet Security contains two of our best-selling security products that protect your Mac against malware and network attacks: Intego VirusBarrier and Intego NetBarrier.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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