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Clamav

ClamAV is an open‐source antivirus engine designed to detect trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats. It serves as the open‐source standard for mail gateway scanning with powerful and scalable features.

Clamav is the open source alternative to:
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About Clamav

ClamAV provides a multi-threaded scanning daemon, command-line scanning utilities, and an advanced tool for automatic signature updates. It supports a wide range of file formats, archive unpacking, and signature languages, making it versatile for email, web scanning, and endpoint security. Its reliable performance and scalability ensure robust defense against emerging threats.

Key Features

  • Open-source antivirus engine with GPL license
  • Multi-threaded scanner daemon and command-line utilities
  • Automatic signature database updates multiple times per day
  • Wide support for file formats and archive unpacking
  • Standard solution for mail gateway scanning

Summary

ClamAV delivers robust protection with high-performance scanning and versatile file support, making it an essential tool for maintaining secure mail gateways and system endpoints.

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Mar 9, 2025Updated•1 min read
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Rust