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🛡️Install and Use ClamAV to Protect Your Linux System from Virus/Malware
Free Antivirus for Linux!
What is ClamAV?
ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine designed to protect your Linux system from malware, viruses, and other threats. 🦠 It can scan files, emails, and directories for known malicious software and can be used for both on-demand and real-time protection.
Step 1: Update your system 🐧
Make sure your system is up to date before installing ClamAV.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeStep 2: Install ClamAV 🛠️
Install both the ClamAV scanner and the daemon for real-time protection.
sudo apt install clamav clamav-daemon🔧 Basic Usage:
Step 3: Update the virus database 🔄
Keep your virus definitions up-to-date to catch the latest threats.
sudo freshclamStep 4: Scan your system 🕵️
Run a full system scan to detect malware.
sudo clamscan -r /path/to/scanUse the
-rflag to scan recursively through directories.
Step 5: Scan and remove infected files 🧹
Automatically remove any infected files found during the scan.
sudo clamscan --remove -r /path/to/scan🚦 Monitor in Real-Time
Start the ClamAV daemon for real-time scanning to catch threats as they happen:
sudo systemctl start clamav-daemon🚀 Done!
Your Linux system is now protected from malware and other threats with ClamAV! 🎉