Installing ClamAV on Ubuntu is quite straightforward. You can follow these steps:Update Package Lists: Before installing any new software, it's always a good idea to update your package lists to ensure you're getting the latest versions of the software.
sudo apt update
Install ClamAV: You can install ClamAV using the following command:
sudo apt install clamav
This command will install the ClamAV antivirus engine and its utilities.
Optional: Install ClamAV Daemon (clamd): The ClamAV daemon (clamd) is an optional component that provides a service for scanning files in real-time. If you want this functionality, you can install it using:
sudo apt install clamav-daemon
Update ClamAV Signatures: After installing ClamAV, it's crucial to update the virus signature database to ensure it can detect the latest threats. You can do this using
the following command:
sudo freshclam
Scanning Files: Once installed, you can scan files or directories using the clamscan command. For example, to scan a specific directory, you can use:
clamscan -r /path/to/directory
Replace /path/to/directory with the directory you want to scan. The -r flag tells ClamAV to recursively scan subdirectories.
That's it! You now have ClamAV installed on your Ubuntu system. You can run manual scans as needed or configure it for real-time scanning based on your requirements.
