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#1 2022-03-03 10:38:48
- mahdi
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open source antivirus with smart scan
Is there a source-available antivirus with quick scan? (a.k.a smart scan)
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#2 2022-03-03 16:12:22
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Re: open source antivirus with smart scan
What is a “smart scan”? Sounds like a marketing gibberish, not conveying any real meaning. Please explain in more detail what you mean. In terms of actual functionality.
The above question is meant to find a solution to your specific problem, not to give a direct answer. That’s because currently there is no open source AV other than ClamAV.
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#3 2022-03-03 16:32:30
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Re: open source antivirus with smart scan
Here in the wiki you can find some anti virus/malware solutions. Regarding smart scan I have never heard about it so I am not sure what it is or what it could be.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/List_o … ti_malware
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#4 2022-03-04 16:06:22
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Re: open source antivirus with smart scan
What is a “smart scan”?
Memory scan + startup items
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#5 2022-03-04 20:19:11
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Re: open source antivirus with smart scan
That doesn’t explain much.
If by “startup items” you mean scanning your initramfs or systemd units: you can direct ClamAV to scan any file and directory you want, including those at “/boot” or ESP, and any files belonging to systemd. If by “memory” you mean opened/mapped files, see lsof. Be sure to read the “OUTPUT FOR OTHER PROGRAMS” section.
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