ClamAV – Antivirus Engine

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine designed for detecting trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats. It is particularly popular for mail gateway scanning and file server protection.

Key Features

• Signature Database: Regular updates for new threats
• Multiple Scan Modes: On-demand and on-access scanning
• Archive Support: Scan inside compressed files
• Mail Integration: Integration with mail servers
• Cross-Platform: Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows

Installation

Install ClamAV on Ubuntu:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install clamav clamav-daemon
sudo systemctl stop clamav-freshclam
sudo freshclam
sudo systemctl start clamav-freshclam clamav-daemon

Usage Examples

Scan files and directories:

# Scan a directory
clamscan -r /home/user/downloads

# Scan and remove infected files
clamscan -r --remove /var/www

# Scan with progress
clamscan -r --bell -i /path/to/scan

Benefits

ClamAV provides enterprise-grade malware detection without licensing costs. Its open-source nature allows customization while regular signature updates ensure protection against current threats.

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