SPYWARE/MALWARE REMOVER
  • rgloverglove
    PMPosts: 38
    Hello everyone,

    I'm looking to find and install an Ubuntu Spyware & Malware remover software.

    I found a couple of them but I am having a hard time being able to run the actual installation, these are my searches

    https://www.rfxn.com/projects/linux-malware-detect/
    http://sourceforge.net/projects/unofficial-sigs/?source=typ_redirect
    http://www.ossec.net/?page_id=19

    I havn't tried the command lines for them, but some of them don't have a command line so how do I install them then.


    PLEASE I NEED TO KNOW.

  • Bapi_LinuxBapi_Linux
    PMPosts: 96
    LXLE already includes virus scanner/remover called "ClamAV"........look at    Accessories > ClamTK.
    Please click on "Mark as Solved" if your original question / problem got solved. This will help others.

    'Lazy people will always find a short-cut for a difficult task"
  • rgloverglove
    PMPosts: 38
    I know, but is it a good one ?
  • Bapi_LinuxBapi_Linux
    PMPosts: 96
    In fact linux does not required anti virus at all. The purpose of the scanner is to keep your windows or data partitions clean and also to make sure that, you are not hosting any virus program, that can cause problems to other computers while exchanging data with them. 

    Go here for more : http://www.techgyd.com/5-ways-real-money-playin/7599/
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    'Lazy people will always find a short-cut for a difficult task"
  • rgloverglove
    PMPosts: 38
    I don't believe that. There have been instances where viruses and malware have been in(infected) Linux due to whatever reason; which is the reason I looking for a strong anti-virus and anti-malware software other than the one that comes with LXLE.

    Do you know of any Bapi_Linux ?

    Anyone else  ?
  • rfry85rfry85
    PMPosts: 210
    I've never needed to use it, but here is the repo for Bit Defender.
    http://download.bitdefender.com/repos/#

    I've been using Linux for 10 years and I have never had a problem with spyware or viruses. I use clamav to scan any file I send to a Windows user for their protection only. Windows viruses can't run on Linux, and right now there are very few Linux threats. A firewall is all I use.

    And as you may notice there are very few Linux antivirus and anti malware options. Probably because there is no market for them. I suspect that if Linux malware was much of an issue, there would be Linux antivirus apps all over the place.
  • Bapi_LinuxBapi_Linux
    PMPosts: 96
    Perhaps you have overlooked my previous comment, go here for six mostly used linux AV : http://www.techgyd.com/5-ways-real-money-playin/7599/

    EDIT: Only 'you' (the user with root previlege) can infect a linux box, because in linux nothing can be installed without root password, be it a program, virus or malware . BTW as a computer-shop owner I shall be more than happy, if I can sale lot of linux anti virus, as we do for windows . LOL
    Please click on "Mark as Solved" if your original question / problem got solved. This will help others.

    'Lazy people will always find a short-cut for a difficult task"
  • rgloverglove
    PMPosts: 38
    Chrome runs so much faster on LXLE than on Windows 8.

    I can have a lot more tabs open without it freezing up on me. It rocks.
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