On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:46:20 -0400, Dave Shevett <shev...@pobox.com> wrote:
> Hi folks, sorry for the seemingly silly question, but I can't find it in > he FAQ nor can I find it by S-ing TFW. > > Does clamav on linux scan for 'linux viruses'? I know the definition of > that is nebulous, and the number of documented linux virii is extremely > low (for ones that would not be classified as root hacks or simple > coding errors). > > I need to present to management that we don't need to run clamav virus > scans across /usr/bin, /lib, /usr/sbin, etc. We should, however, have a > root kit checker installed (right now we do use 'aide' to function as a > tripwire mechanism). > > But, can I say "clamav does not scan for linux viruses" or is that not true? > > -d > _______________________________________________ > Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: > https://github.com/vrtadmin/clamav-faq > http://www.clamav.net/support/ml SecuriteInfo's third-party defs cover Linux viruses: https://www.securiteinfo.com/services/clamav_unofficial_malwares_signatures.shtml -- -Dan Q _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: https://github.com/vrtadmin/clamav-faq http://www.clamav.net/support/ml
