Good Linux AV?

[henry95]

What's a good AV for Linux? This is for a home PC. Search didn't bring up too many results.

[westin]

you might try the Linux section at tucows.com... I haven't ever really woried about getting a virus running linux... most of them seem to exploit holes primarily in windows... I guess if the user base for Linux grows, we will see more malicious software for it... but right now, I don't think it is a huge target... that is not to say that AV is unnecessary though..

[henry95]

there isn't really a good review section for the downloads on tucows.com. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any of them? I know there arn't many virus for linux out, but I'd rather be safe than sorry :)

[preacherman481]

I would advise you to do a google search and educate yourself on this topic before you spend any money.

http://www.johannrain-softwareentwicklung.de/e_bitdefender_linux_free.htm

You might try this link. Looks like it's free. I never have used any anti-virus on Linux myself, so I can't recommend anything.

[henry95]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=273868#post888328) by preacherman481
I would advise you to do a google search and educate yourself on this topic before you spend any money.

i don't want to spend money ;)

anyone have any experience with ClamAV?

[nihil]

If you look at AV for Linux 99% of what it detects are Windows OS specific. You generally only have an AV to protect Windows boxes you might connect to.

Most of the malware would neither run nor propagate from a linux box so the main objective is to prevent you relaying infected stuff that originated from a Windows box. It is common to have one on a linux mail server which has Windows clients, for example.

Here is one you might like to try:

http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html

:)

[bAgZ]

I have been using clamav for the last year and a half. I am very happy with it and its easy
to install plus on my servers it works great with Qmail for scaning and stoping all emails
with viruses.

[spamdies]

Does clamAV deetect rootkits or do you need to stick to a program such as rkhunter or chkrootkit?

[nihil]

Hey spamdies

"Sometimes they do, then sometimes they don't"

I have a fair range of "malware generators"...............if the AV/AM spots them then I can be pretty certain that they will spot anything spawned by them.............if the generator is not spotted, then you can bet that its progeny will not be either :D


;)

[karmine]

clamwin is a good AV, but i dont know about rootkits....if its for linux at least. theres rootkit problems in linux? theres a program for windows called rootkit revealer written by a guy who got pissed off at sony for installing rootkits when he got cd's from BMG i believe.

[Soda_Popinsky]

ClamAV is strictly a signature based scanner. It will compare given files to a database of signatures and does nothing more.

Unless they had a major update I didn't know about!

[bAgZ]

Clamav does not detect rootkits as far as i have noticed. I use rkhunter for that.
And to make things easier i setup cron jobs to run all the updates. Like i said
i am quite happy with the results so far.

[Trent82]

Yes, clamav would be the best way to go.
And as for rootkits its best to stick with chkrookit/rkhunter ;)

[Relyt]

Good Morning

The OP is about 2 months hold so let's hope he's decided by now. :D

Anyway, I opt to keep them separate. If I desire to check for rootkits, then I chase them down with a program made specifically for that. Obviously as Trent has mentioned chkrookit/rkhunter are good choices. As for AV's I have tested a few and installed a few as well. The link describes four of the many (F-prot, Panda, Avast!, and AVG). Hope it helps.

Linux Antivirus Programs - Home User (http://www.antionline.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=274654&highlight=Relyt)

cheers

[henry95]

I went with avast.

I tried clamAV for a while, but switched over.

[The Texan]

Normally its not good to open up a thread again that has had flashing dates since it is considered an "old thread" but, since you are the one who started the thread and you are posting results of your thread its ok. So I guess basically im trying to say thanks for coming back and letting us know what you decided. :)

[tinker]

Is it even necessary?

[preacherman481]

Is it even necessary?

No, it's not necessary but it can be a nice courtesy. And I think that in cases where an OP is asking for technical help (My sound card isn't working? What should I do?) it's even more appropriate. It helps people know if their solution was effective. It's also nice to say "thanks" if people have gone to a good bit of trouble to help you.

[henry95]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=273868#post899116) by tinker
Is it even necessary?


I didn't re-open the thread, Two more people added replies and I got an e-mail about it so I replied with an update. Look at the dates.

I appreciate all the help and info I got from this thread, if someone else has something to add, who cares if it is two months old? It's not hurting anyone.

[ACL_Jackal]

Can someone tell me why Trent82 received Greenies for that post???

[Relyt]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=273868#post899129) by ACL_Jackal
Can someone tell me why Trent82 received Greenies for that post???

I don't think we should hijack the thread with a discussion about AP assignments. So I'll be as brief as possible. I haven't assigned any APs to this thread yet. However someone else exercised their prerogative to do so therefore it's none of my business if they greened or neg him. End.

cheers

[skiddieleet]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=273868#post899129) by ACL_Jackal
Can someone tell me why Trent82 received Greenies for that post???
I don't wish to hijack it either, but I think the explanation is simple. I would be willing to bet that someone negged them for bringing up an old post, then someone else greened them cause they didn't think it was right to neg a new member for that reason. I do it all the time. Heck, it could have been me. Peace.