This simple antivirus tool is the easiest way to scan your Linux PC for threats - for free
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- ClamUI is a user-friendly UI for ClamAV.
- This app is free to use and easy to install.
- The app includes profile scanning, logs, stats, and more.
It's long been debated whether Linux needs antivirus protection. I tend to fall on the side of not needing it, but I rarely share files with Windows users. However, on those rare occasions when I have to share files with Windows users, you can bet I want to make sure that they are free of viruses.
To that end, I depend on ClamAV to ensure I'm not sending malicious files to other people.
ClamAV is one of the more popular AV solutions for Linux. It's open source, free, and can run via the command line or a GUI. The thing is, I'm not a big fan of the default ClamTK...
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