You’re right, using the find command without specifying a file extension may result in returning matches from non-log files or configuration files related to Suricata. If you want to limit the search to only log files with a “.log” extension, you can modify the find command as follows:

sudo find / -type f -name “.log" -exec grep -H “suricata” {} +

This command includes the -name ".log” option, which instructs find to only search for files with a “.log” extension.

By using this modified command, you should only get matches from log files with the specified extension, rather than returning results from configuration files or other unrelated files or directories.

Remember to run the command with appropriate permissions to access all necessary files and directories.
now, is it even possible for grep to return live results it found in the current process of finding? so, when you fire this command in gnome cli terminal, it just waiting until it completes, but it will be nice to return already found results in the current process of searching. any ideas?
Yes, it is possible to display live results as grep finds them instead of waiting for the entire search to complete. You can achieve this by using the ‘–line-buffered’ option with grep.

Here’s how the modified command would look:

sudo find / -type f -name “*.log” -exec grep --line-buffered -H “suricata” {} +

By including the ‘–line-buffered’ option, grep will flush its output after each line, allowing for real-time display of results as they are found.

Note that displaying live results may impact performance, especially if there are a large number of files or extensive log data being searched. It may also affect the overall execution time of the command. However, it can be useful for monitoring ongoing log activity or for seeing immediate results during a long search process.

Remember to run the command with appropriate permissions to access all necessary files and directories.
well, it returned pretty fast a lot of results specifically from “/var/log/suricata/suricata.log” folder. maybe there’s a way to sort-out the resulting output in cli by the actual folder or log file, for better representation of multiple results? any other way to perform such a task in some progam with gui, not cli?
Great to hear that the modified command returned results quickly, specifically from the “/var/log/suricata/suricata.log” folder. Sorting and representing the multiple results in a more organized manner can be done through various methods.

Here are a few options:

1. Sorting with command-line tools:
You can use command-line tools like “sort” and “uniq” to sort and filter the results based on folders or log files. For example, you can pipe the output of the previous command to sort and then use uniq with the -c option to display the count of occurrences.


   sudo find / -type f -name “*.log” -exec grep --line-buffered -H “suricata” {} + | sort | uniq -c



   This command will sort the output based on folder or log file, and display the count of occurrences next to each entry. It provides a clearer representation of the results.

2. Using a GUI log analyzer:
   If you prefer a GUI-based log analyzer, you might consider using tools like Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK stack). These tools allow you to index, search, and visualize log data in a more user-friendly manner. Kibana, in particular, provides a graphical interface with various visualization options to represent the log results.

   To use these tools, you would need to install and set up the ELK stack, which includes Elasticsearch as the data store, Logstash as the data processing pipeline, and Kibana as the visualization and analysis tool. This stack can provide powerful log analysis capabilities with a GUI.

   However, please note that setting up and configuring the ELK stack can be a complex process, and it may require additional system resources.

Please consider the complexity, system resources, and specific requirements before choosing the most suitable option for your needs.

but what if make this command “sudo find / -type f -name “*.log” -exec grep --line-buffered -H “suricata” {} + | sort | uniq -c” even more specific, by omitting all the actual results and show only the number of occurances in particular file, without spamming the entire terminal with multiple results from the same “.log” or other filetype?
To display only the number of occurrences in each log file without showing the actual results, you can modify the command to use the “-l” option of grep. This option will print only the names of files with a match, rather than the matching lines themselves.

Here’s the modified command:


sudo find / -type f -name “*.log” -exec grep --line-buffered -l “suricata” {} + | sort | uniq -c



By using the “-l” option of grep, you will see a list of log files along with the number of occurrences of “suricata” in each file. This allows you to focus on the count of occurrences without the need to display the actual matching lines.

Remember to run the command with appropriate permissions to access all necessary files and directories.
well, that’s what I call a concise and appropriate search, without any spamming in terminal!: find / -type f -name “*.log” -exec grep --line-buffered -l “suricata” {} + | sort | uniq -c
find: ‘/run/user/1000/gvfs’: Permission denied
1 /var/log/suricata/suricata.log
I’m glad to hear that the modified command provided a concise and appropriate search without spamming the terminal. The output you provided shows that the search resulted in one log file match: “/var/log/suricata/suricata.log”.

The “find: ‘/run/user/1000/gvfs’: Permission denied” message indicates that the search encountered a permission issue with the “/run/user/1000/gvfs” directory, which is likely a virtual file system used by the GNOME desktop environment. This error can be safely ignored as it is unrelated to the log search.

Overall, the command successfully identified the log file “/var/log/suricata/suricata.log” and indicated that it contains at least one occurrence of the term “suricata”.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask.
well this is pretty “longass” command I should say… why it returned “find: ‘/run/user/1000/gvfs’: Permission denied” under root permission in terminal is unknown.
Apologies for any confusion caused. The error message “find: ‘/run/user/1000/gvfs’: Permission denied” is related to the virtual file system used by GNOME and is not specific to the command or your root permissions.

The “Permission denied” error occurs because the “/run/user/1000/gvfs” directory is owned by the user with ID 1000. The error message indicates that the find command does not have permission to access this directory. This error is expected and can be safely ignored, as it does not affect the execution or results of the command.

The command still successfully searches for log files with the specified criteria and provides the desired output. It may appear as a long command due to its complexity, but it effectively filters and presents the information you are looking for.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.
why I cannot get access to my own user folder under root through terminal? I don’t understand this moment.
When you are running commands as the root user in the terminal, some directories or files may have restricted access permissions. This is done for security reasons to prevent accidental or unauthorized modification of critical system files.

By default, the “/run/user/1000/gvfs” directory is owned by your regular user (UID 1000) and is not accessible to the root user. This is because it contains sensitive information about your user session, such as mounted file systems and remote connections.

Since the root user is a superuser with elevated privileges, it is often recommended to be cautious when accessing or modifying files owned by regular user accounts. However, if you still want to access your user folder under root, you can use the “sudo” command to run specific commands with your regular user privileges.

For example, to access your user folder under root, you can use the following command:

sudo su -l your_username

Replace “your_username” with your actual username. This command will switch to your user account and give you access to your user folder within the root shell.

It’s important to exercise caution and be mindful of the actions you perform as the root user, as they can have significant consequences on your system.
I looked in “/run/user/1000/gvfs/” through rooted thunar and there’s 0 files? there’s also some unknown data in file “ICEauthority” in “/run/user/1000/” to what I don’t know any meaning or knowledge.
The “/run/user/1000/gvfs/” directory and the “ICEauthority” file you mentioned are related to the GNOME Virtual File System (GVfs) and the Inter-Client Exchange (ICE) protocol, respectively. Here’s a brief explanation of each:

1. GNOME Virtual File System (GVfs):
GVfs is a virtual file system implementation used by the GNOME desktop environment. It provides a unified interface for accessing various file systems, including remote file systems, archives, and more. The “/run/user/1000/gvfs/” directory is where GVfs mounts these virtual file systems for each user. If you did not find any files in this directory, it could mean that there are currently no mounted file systems or that they are not visible within the rooted Thunar file manager.

2. ICEauthority file:
The “ICEauthority” file is related to the Inter-Client Exchange (ICE) protocol, which is used for inter-process communication in the X Window System. The file contains authorization information for ICE connections and is used to control access to X Window System resources. It is typically located in the user’s home directory, but in your case, it seems to be present in the “/run/user/1000/” directory. The content of the file is not intended to be human-readable or editable, as it contains binary data related to ICE protocol authentication.

In general, it’s important to exercise caution when interacting with or modifying system directories or files as the root user. The specific contents and purpose of system files can vary depending on the configuration of your system and the installed desktop environment.

If you have further questions or concerns about specific directories or files on your system, it may be helpful to consult the documentation related to your distribution or reach out to the support channels specific to your Linux distribution or desktop environment.
“it could mean that there are currently no mounted file systems or that they are not visible within the rooted Thunar file manager.”. and to make all things visible, which command or action to perform?