ClamAV
linux security
An open-source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware and other malicious threats.
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Legal & Ethical Use
- Malware scanning
- Email gateway protection
- File server scanning
- Security compliance
Installation
bash
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sudo apt install clamav clamav-daemonBasic Commands
bash
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sudo freshclamUpdate virus definitions
bash
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clamscan /path/to/scanScan a directory
bash
$
clamscan -r --bell -i /homeRecursive scan with alerts
bash
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clamscan --remove /pathScan and remove infected files
Advantages
- Free and open-source
- Regular updates
- Cross-platform
- CLI and daemon modes
Limitations
- Lower detection than commercial AV
- Resource usage
- Scan speed