How do I scan for viruses using clamscan clamav?

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How do I scan for viruses using clamscan clamav?

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12-26-2016, 10:09 PM

Run:

Code:
sudo clamscan -r -i / | grep FOUND >> /home/youruser/virus-scan-report.txt

where 'youruser' is your username.

Then take a look at the report in your home folder. If there are no viruses reported, you are clean.

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Re: How do I scan for viruses using clamscan clamav? - by Valtam - 12-26-2016, 10:09 PM

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