How to scan for viruses on Linux
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  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>
# linux # cli # security