One of the most important aspects of computer use is computer security. As Windows users, we're accustomed to using antivirus software. And it's worth asking: Will we need this type of software on our new operating system? In this article, we'll review some antivirus options for Linux.
If you're still searching for information the old-fashioned way (search engines, forums, or social networks), you're likely to run into people claiming you don't need antivirus software on Linux. At least in that regard, Artificial Intelligence is a little closer to reality.
Let me explain it this way. Remember the story of the 3 little pigs? The wolf could knock down the straw and wooden houses, but not the brick one. Well, the news is that the wolf bought dynamite.
It is true that Linux has a more robust permissions system than Linux, which makes it less vulnerable to attack unless the user is inexperienced. I repeat and in bold in case it was not clear. unless the user is inexperienced. A few years ago, Linux users were more knowledgeable than the average user, so we took precautions about what, how, and where we downloaded things. With the rising cost of computers and Microsoft's ever-increasing restrictions, that user base expanded. As the user base expanded, so did the interest of cybercriminals.
Some of these attacks have been on the official repositories of some Linux distributions. Many are projects maintained by overworked volunteers who make mistakes. There are also members who join these projects for their own criminal purposes. Security holes are usually detected and fixed immediately; in fact, most were discovered by computer security labs. But it's better to be safe than sorry.
Some antivirus options for Linux
Clam AV
As you may have noticed, the A and V stand for antivirus. It is an app designed for dProtection against Trojans, viruses, malware, and all types of digital threats known. It is especially useful for eliminating threats introduced via email, although its usefulness does not end there.
It works by searching for pattern matches with known malware. This software is frequently updated to keep up with the advances of cybercriminals. Its capabilities don't end there. It also monitors for files behaving suspiciously. It's very easy to install as it's available in the repositories of most distributions, and although it's designed to work from the terminal, it's possible to use a graphical interface.
It can perform real-time scans, even of compressed files.
chkrootkit
This program It is designed for a specific type of computer threat. It was designed to detect rootkits and thus prevent third parties from taking control of our computer. The program, which doesn't take up much space, scans different parts of the operating system for infected files or folders. It's actually a set of applications that perform tasks such as:
- Analyze changes in important system files.
- Detect record deletion.
- Look for signs of hidden programs or Trojans.
There is no package in the repositories to install it directly, so we must follow the instructions on the project page.
Convenient antivirus
Es the easiest to use of the programs discussed here. Not only does it protect your computer from viruses, but it also serves to filter spam.. It includes tools for both everyday and professional users. It runs on desktop computers and servers.
- Great ease of use.
- Detects and blocks known threats before they can try anything
- Database updated automatically.
- Scans can be scheduled
- The analyses can be customized.
- It has an event log.
- It has packages for different versions of Linux.
These are some of the antiviruses available for Linux, some commercial solution providers also have versions.