You’re right! However, Linux powers more than 70% of the web servers in the world. And hackers are highly motivated to create powerful viruses to penetrate those server security systems. Though it’s not as easy as it is with Windows, given the default security setup of Linux, it’s also not impossible.
An accidental execution of a script can infect your system. And that’s exactly where an automated anti-virus system can help. It keeps a consistent watch on your system activities and blocks any malicious activity before it can cause a problem!
Let’s look at some of the best Antivirus systems for your Linux!
让我们来看看一些适用于Linux的最佳防病毒系统！
＃10。 Avast Antivirus –适用于Linux的高端防病毒软件 (#10. Avast Antivirus – A high-end antivirus for Linux)
Avast
阿瓦斯特
This is one of the very well known antivirus software across the globe! It’s currently available for businesses and is a paid software which is why we’ve kept it at the bottom of the list.
Avast has one of the best virus signature database in the entire list and if you’re a business planning to buy an antivirus to secure your servers, this would be a good investment.
＃9。 Chkrootkit –从根本上保护系统的工具 (#9. Chkrootkit – Tool to defend your system from root)
Chkrootkit
Chkrootkit
Developed by Pangea Informatica, the Chkrootkit tool is a lightweight and portable anti-virus program that works on the root user. It allows for rootkit detection on a Linux system while being easy to use and fast. It can be easily run from the command line when needed. Chkrootkit also provides the functionality to manage and solve multiple errors at a time.
＃8。 ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 –最好的反恶意软件和反间谍软件 (#8. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 – The best anti-malware and anti-spyware)
Eset Antivirus
Eset防病毒
There have been tests which often see ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 as the best antivirus choice for Linux or Ubuntu users in general. However, that is the paid version of the software. It offers features such as deep malware and spyware detection and network security. ESET NOD 32 Antivirus 4 provides the user with both home and industry level protection with automatic updates. You can avail the free limited period trial version to evaluate for yourself if the performance is worth the money.
Go to eset.com and download the correct package. Then move the package to the directory you wish to install ESET NOD32 Antivirus in. Now manually set the permission to ‘allow executing as program’ then follow the installation wizard.
＃7。 F-PROT –知名的选择 (#7. F-PROT – The well-renowned choice)
Fprot Antivirus
Fprot杀毒软件
F-PROT on Linux offers service which works for both industry level and home requirements. With support for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, it defends the user against over 21 million threats along with their variants. Developed by FRISK Software International, it is free and portable. It allows for scanning of internal drives and drivers. F-Prot can also scan for trojans, macro and boot sector viruses.
Go to f-prot.com and download the correct package. Then move the package to the directory you wish to install F-PROT in. Now follow the following commands.
sudo tar -xvf fp-Linux-i686-ws.tar.gz
sudo ./install-f-prot.pl
＃6。 Panda Cloud Cleaner –适用于Linux的基于云的防病毒软件 (#6. Panda Cloud Cleaner – The Cloud-Based Antivirus for Linux )
Panda Cloud
熊猫云
Linux users detest having unnecessary software on their systems hogging up resources. And an antivirus running 24×7 in the background is one such program.
Linux用户讨厌系统上不必要的软件占用资源。 后台运行24×7的防病毒程序就是这样一种程序。
For this, you can use the Panda Cloud Cleaner that can be downloaded on a per-use basis and then removed from the system. When you download the package, simply need to give execute permissions to the file using the chmod command and run the file.
＃5。 Rootkit Hunter：最好的rootkit工具 ( #5. Rootkit Hunter : The best rootkit tool)
Rootkit Hunter
Rootkit猎人
Developed initially by Michael Boelen, Rootkit Hunter is an antivirus tool which from the command line and makes use of backdoors and local exploits for detection and elimination of viruses and trojan software.
It offers rootkit detection while being fast and simple to use. It offers support for SHA-1 to compare and detect malicious software. Further, Rootkit Hunter offers great portability.
wget http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/rkhunter/rkhunter/1.4.6/rkhunter-1.4.6.tar.gz
tar xzvf rkhunter*
cd rkhunter*
./installer.sh --layout /usr --install
＃4。 ClamAV –原始的Linux防病毒软件 (#4. ClamAV – The Original Linux Antivirus)
ClamAV Antivirus
ClamAV防毒软件
Developed by Cisco Systems, ClamAV is a free and opensource antivirus program available in almost every Linux distro’s repositories. While beginners prefer ClamTK, ClamAV provides better control for the advanced user with the help of its command-line interface.
＃3。 Firetools –使用GUI沙箱的“转到”选项 (#3. Firetools – Go-to option for Sandboxing with GUI)
While most antivirus software can detect and deal with viruses and malware easily, what do you do about malicious web scripts? The answer is Firetools. Developed by brains behind the Firejail security sandbox, Firetools is a sandbox GUI tool for Linux users.
It allows the user to run scripts and software in an isolated environment to verify whether it is safe without harming any other data. Firetools is opensource and makes your machine more secure than ever when used in a team with another antivirus scanner.
＃2。 Comodo：功能丰富的选择 (#2. Comodo: The feature-laden choice)
Comodo Antivirus
Comodo防病毒软件
Developed by Comodo Cybersecurity, the Comodo antivirus is free, easy to use and set up and offers real-time protection. It has on-demand scanning and anti-spam support. Comodo provides the user with cross-platform support and works for both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. Further, Comodo provides server-side protection for the user.
Go to comodo.com and download the Ubuntu package. Then move the package to the directory you wish to install Comodo in. Now enter the following commands.
＃1。 Sophos：您可以找到的最好的免费防病毒软件 (#1. Sophos: The best free antivirus you can find)
Sophos
索福斯
Developed by the Sophos group, Sophos antivirus is widely seen as the best free antivirus program available for a Linux user. It provides both on-demand scan and real-time scan options for the users. While it is a Linux based antivirus, it can efficiently detect and remove viruses for other OS as well. It is the best lightweight solution for your antivirus needs.
Go to sophos.com and download the package after entering your details. Then move the package to the directory you wish to install Sophos in. Now follow the following commands.
tar xzf sav-linux-free-9.tgz
cd sophos-av
sudo ./install.sh
最后… (Finally…)
Linux doesn’t really need an antivirus installed and running all the time if you maintain proper security hygiene. Not using the root user, providing sudo access to a limited set of users, and granting limited permissions to most users on the system are some of the basic practices.
