My guess is you need to check your system for a rootkit. I’m not an expert, just an Ubuntu user.
I don’t know about Red Hat but in the Ubuntu repository there is chkrootkit and rkhunter, and I think some others. Note that they are known for false alarms, but it’s a start.
I would think your best bet is to post a question on the Red Hat forums, they would be more familiar with the security packages that come with your distro.
Thanks, this is a new problem. Have been using this machine quite a while. It is not that current, but have never had problems with it.
I will check for rootkit. Do you think I might have offended someone who decide to watch me??? hee hee hee
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