How to scan for viruses on Linux

#linux #cli #security
  1. Install clamav
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install clamav

# Arch
sudo pacman -S clamav

# RHEL/CentOS/Fedora
sudo dnf install clamav
  1. Update the virus definitions
sudo freshclam
  1. Scan
# a file
clamscan <file>

# a directory
clamscan -r <directory>