The Only Antivirus I Trust On Linux - And It's Free To Use
ZDNET, Monday, October 27th, 2025
I don't often need antivirus on Linux, but when I do, it's ClamAV.
- Linux doesn't usually require antivirus.
- If you share files, you should consider using one.
- For scanning files and directories, ClamAV is your best bet.
I've said many times over the years that Linux does not need antivirus software. That, of course, assumes you compute in a bubble. If you happen to share files with others, that's another story altogether. Sharing files with Windows users without vetting them could land those other users in trouble -- of a malicious kind.