Linux ssh bash fork retry: no child processes

Run kill -9 -1 from the user login that caused the forkbomb . No need to reboot. PS: Consult your seniors before running it on Prod server


Looks like you've caused a fork bomb. You can try the methods here to stop it, but you'll most likely end up needing to reboot.


1) ps faux  (find PID and place in second command)
2) kill [PID]


If any virus attack then again this process come so you need to enable virus scanner on cpanel and scan and remove.

Important:
Hosting providers must install the following services for this interface to appear:

The ClamAV Scanner plugin in WHM’s Manage Plugins interface (WHM >> Home >> cPanel >> Manage Plugins).
The Exim Mail Server service on the server in WHM’s Service Manager interface (WHM >> Home >> Service Configuration >> Service Manager).