Best Free Antivirus Programs For Linux

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Ranking free antivirus programs for Linux based on effectiveness, user interface, and additional features like firewall integration.

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Best 1 OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Free Plan Available

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio is a powerhouse free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Its dominance stems from unparalleled flexibility, zero cost, and a massive, c...

9.5 Brilliant
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2 Fail2Ban
Fail2Ban
Free Plan Available

Fail2Ban is a powerful tool for Linux that automatically bans IP addresses that show signs of brute-force attacks. It works by monitoring log files and using filters to identify suspicious activity, t...

8.7 Very Good
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3 AIDE
AIDE
Free Plan Available

AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) is a file integrity checker for Linux. It monitors system files and directories, generating checksums that can be used to detect unauthorized changes. A...

8.1 Very Good
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4 Lynis
Lynis
Free Plan Available From $25/mo

Lynis is an open-source security auditing tool, not strictly an antivirus, but crucial for system hardening. It performs comprehensive scans of Linux, macOS, and Unix-based systems, identifying potent...

7.9 Good
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5 rkhunter
rkhunter
Free Plan Available

rkhunter is a comprehensive rootkit detection tool for Linux. It scans the system for suspicious files and directories, checks for backdoors, and monitors cron jobs. Its command-line interface makes i...

7.9 Good
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6 Snort
Snort
Free Plan Available

Snort is the most famous open-source network intrusion detection and prevention system in history. While it has been surpassed in performance by newer tools like Suricata, it remains a foundational te...

7.7 Good
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7 Logwatch
Logwatch
Free Plan Available

Logwatch is a log analysis tool for Linux. It processes system logs and generates weekly reports, highlighting important events and potential security issues. Logwatch supports various log formats and...

7.6 Good
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8 FreshClam
FreshClam
Free Plan Available

FreshClam is a ClamAV update manager for Linux. It automatically updates the virus database to ensure that ClamAV has the latest definitions. This tool is essential for maintaining effective antivirus...

7.3 Good
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9 LMD
LMD
Free Plan Available

LMD (Linux Malware Detect) is a lightweight antivirus tool for Linux. It uses ClamAV to scan files and directories, providing real-time protection against malware. LMD is designed to be easy to use wi...

6.7 Fair
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10 ClamAV
ClamAV
Free Plan Available

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine designed for detecting trojans, viruses, and malware. It is primarily used on mail gateways and Linux servers to scan incoming files. While it is a standard t...

2.8 Poor
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11 Sarg
Sarg
Free Plan Available

Sarg is a log analysis tool for Linux. It parses Apache and Nginx logs, generating detailed reports on web server activity. Sarg helps in monitoring and securing the system by providing insights into...

0.4 Poor

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