Your Question: What Is the Best Antivirus for Linux?
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Do I need antivirus for Linux?

Anti-virus software does exist for Linux, but you probably don’t need to use it. Viruses that affect Linux are still very rare. … If you want to be extra-safe, or if you want to check for viruses in files that you are passing between yourself and people using Windows and Mac OS, you can still install anti-virus software.

What is the best free antivirus for Linux?

The Top 7 Free Antivirus Programs for Linux

  • ClamAV. ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used to detect viruses, trojans, malware, and other malicious threats. …
  • ClamTK. ClamTK is not a virus scanner in and of itself. …
  • Comodo Antivirus. …
  • Rootkit Hunter. …
  • F-Prot. …
  • Chkrootkit. …
  • Sophos.

24 февр. 2020 г.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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