Linux18: Shared Threat Intel Pointer

Linux lets one file be referenced from multiple locations without duplicating it — useful for keeping shared resources in sync; think of it like a desktop shortcut that points to the real file, rather than a duplicate of it.

Objective

Learner can create a symbolic link, distinguish it from a copy, and understand the effect of source file changes

Mission

The team's master IOC list lives at ~/documents/ioc-master-list.txt. Priya wants a quick-access pointer to it inside ~/shared/current-iocs.txt, without duplicating the file — so any update to the master list is instantly reflected wherever it's referenced

Commands you may need to solve this lab

ln -sls -l

Questions

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