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 ClamAV
ClamAV

ClamAV is a powerful open-source antivirus engine that provides real-time protection against malware. It supports multiple operating systems and integrates well with various security tools. Ideal for...

9.5 Brilliant
2 Snort
Snort

Snort is an open-source intrusion detection system for Linux. It can be configured to monitor network traffic and detect potential security threats in real-time. Snort supports both packet sniffing an...

8.5 Very Good
3 OBS Studio
OBS Studio

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...

8.3 Very Good
4 AIDE
AIDE

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...

8.3 Very Good
5 Lynis
Lynis

Lynis is a security auditing tool for Linux. It performs comprehensive system checks, identifies potential vulnerabilities, and provides recommendations to improve security. Lynis supports both comman...

8.1 Very Good
6 Logwatch
Logwatch

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...

7.9 Good
7 Fail2Ban
Fail2Ban

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...

7.5 Good
8 rkhunter
rkhunter

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...

7.5 Good
9 LMD
LMD

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...

7.4 Good
10 Sarg
Sarg

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...

7.3 Good
11 FreshClam
FreshClam

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...

6.8 Fair

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