c1pher@gentoo.org Dane Smith nimiux@gentoo.org Chema Alonso Proxy-Maintainer. Assign bugs to him and CC me. Tripwire is a tool that aids system administrators and users in monitoring a designated set of files for any changes. Used with system files on a regular (e.g., daily) basis, Tripwire can notify system administrators of corrupted or tampered files, so damage control measures can be taken in a timely manner.