What is Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool for Linux and how to use it?
For the common user of Free and open operating systems based on Linux or BSD Kernels, it is not usually usual or common to have to be motivated to use desktop applications for the purpose of preventing or resolving problems related to computer viruses and other malicious software (malware).
However, as we have discussed extensively on previous occasions, this does not mean at all that said “antivirus and antimalware” applications for Linux they are not necessary. Both on desktop computers in homes and businesses. Since, as we already know at the server level, these types of IT solutions are frequently implemented. And, taking advantage of the fact that it was recently known that, ClamTk will no longer have new versions, and last month we told you about a new alternative called ClamAV-GUI, now we will address another much more recent one. Which name is «Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool» (KVRT) for Linux.
ClamAV-GUI: A useful graphical interface for ClamAV antivirus
But, before starting this post about this new and useful software tool called «Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool» (KVRT), we recommend you explore a previous related post with this scope, at the end of reading it:
ClamAV-GUI Antivirus is a desktop app for Linux briefly described by its developer as a Front-End for ClamAV. Additionally, it is available in your official website about OpenCode and KDE Store by Pling, and requires the prior installation of the “clamav” and “clamav-freshclam” packages to work.
What is Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool for Linux and how to use it?
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool: What is it and what features does it have?
As we said at the beginning, this antivirus and antimalware application developed by Kaspersky (a veteran global company in computer security) is quite recent. Which can be corroborated in the official launch announcement of said application.
And from reading said official announcement it is clear to us that, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) is an essential software utility that allows us, easily, the scan the file systems of our GNU/Linux operating systems in search of probable already known cyber threats. And also any other storage media mounted on it, such as disks, partitions, USB memory drives and network drives.
So that, only works on demand, that is, only when activated manually. And because of that, It is not a tool that can be implemented in a traditional way, such as antivirus/antimalware solutions on Windows/macOS. That is, to monitor attacks or infections on our computer or others live (real time).
Consequently, it is only useful or practical for searching and analyzing folders, disks and other storage media for detection and disinfection (removal) of infected files or malicious files. Therefore, we recommend that its use is always accompanied by the very necessary, well-known and basic computer security measures by computer users.
Download, installation and use
In my use case, I have downloaded the application executable Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (kvrt.run) since official download section on the Kaspersky website, and I have followed the official instructions for execution and use Of the same. And I have tested it on my usual laptop (i3 CPU + 8 GB RAM) that has MX Linux 23.3 installed, as can be seen in the following screenshots:
One of the most beloved myths of Linux users has been falling apart in recent years with the appearance of news about serious security problems and the creation of new malware. Although Linux has a more secure file system and privilege management scheme than Windows, it is not invulnerable.
Summary
In summary, «Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool» for Linux it is an ideal, practical and simple GUI app alternative to complement or replace the well-known and veteran ClamAV or the innovative and still in development ClamAV-GUI Antivirus application. In addition, it stands out for being developed by a well-known and respectable company with global reach in the field of computer security (Kaspersky) and having a very intuitive and easy-to-use graphical interface. And, if you are already using said antivirus/antimalware solution or another in the field of virus/malware prevention and elimination on your GNU/Linux Desktop, we invite you to tell us your experience about it via comments.
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