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It’s hosted in almost every software repository, it’s open-source, and it’s got a huge virus directory that’s continuously updated by users around the world. I like being able to configure the ClamAV daemon to actively scan my mail server. This is a really useful tool for users in a network that also includes Windows or Mac users - I used it to scan for PC and Mac-specific malware in my emails, and then I deleted risky files before they could spread through my network.ĬlamAV is the go-to free antivirus scanner for Linux. The malware scanning tested really well on my computer, catching 100% of my test files. After reading some ClamAV tutorials, I was able to schedule scans of specific folders, whitelist certain software as safe, and even configure ClamAV to delete suspicious files. ClamTk includes most of the same functionality as ClamAV in a simple Graphic User Interface (GUI), with options to scan individual folders, drives, or servers.ĬlamTk is great for its ease of use, but ClamAV’s command-line interface provides the most control for advanced users. This kind of community collaboration is something I love about Linux, and it’s one of the reasons why ClamAV is contained in almost every distro’s software repository.ĬlamAV is a powerful command-line antivirus scanner - but I’d recommend Linux newbies start off with ClamTk. So its virus directory is continuously being updated by users around the world - anybody can contribute to the directory using ClamAV’s sigtool function. ClamAV - Best Free Open-Source Scanner w/ 100% Malware Detection