{"id":5267,"date":"2018-09-24T20:41:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T15:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/?p=5267"},"modified":"2025-06-29T18:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T13:16:07","slug":"linux-antivirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/comodo-news\/linux-antivirus\/","title":{"rendered":"The Need of Linux Antivirus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the IT world, it is generally assumed that Linux is more secure compared to other operating systems. In the recent times, it is noticed that the targeted attacks on Linux based machines are on the rise. No wonder, the Linux platform is now widely used on internal file servers and web servers. Besides, the machines that run using Linux can be turned into distribution points for Mac, Windows, and Android malware if they remain unprotected.<\/p>\n<p>Comodo Linux anti-virus \u2013 similar to the Comodo Windows anti-virus is an awesome <a title=\"Virus Protection\" href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/virus-protection.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virus protection<\/a> software. The Linux antivirus does an incredible cloud-based behavior analysis of files to deliver 360-degree protection against unknown and zero-day malware. The key features also pack email filtering for Linux based computers to filter spam and block email-borne threats. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olysigns.com\/tramadol-online\/\">https:\/\/www.olysigns.com\/<\/a>)  Using Comodo <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/home\/internet-security\/antivirus-for-linux.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linux antivirus<\/a><\/strong> program you can stay rest assured of the online threats.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linux-antivirus.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linux-antivirus.png 760w, https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linux-antivirus-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linux-antivirus-225x115.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why Linux Antivirus?<\/h2>\n<p>Linux operating system is less targeted by malicious software attacks in comparison to the Windows-based computing devices and having a Linux antivirus solution installed on your machine is definitely a good idea. Simply install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/home\/internet-security\/antivirus.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Comodo Antivirus<\/a> and get protected on both ends.<\/p>\n<h2>Linux Antivirus Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>Today, malicious software and viruses attacks are not limited to Windows computers. If you are running on Linux machines and think that they are free from <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.comodo.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-malware.php\" target=\"_blank\" + title=\"How to Get Rid of Malware\">malware attacks<\/a> then you ought to know that&#8217;s not quite true.<\/p>\n<p>There are a growing number of Linux Antivirus products that are available in the market today &#8211; McAfee, Trend Micro, Panda Software, Sophos are to name a few.<\/p>\n<h2>Protect Your OS With Comodo Linux Antivirus<\/h2>\n<p>Comodo Linux Antivirus offers comprehensive malware protection to take on all known and unknown threats. The best of its features also pack email filtering for Linux based computers to filter spam and block email-borne threats.<\/p>\n<h3>Key features of Comodo Linux Antivirus<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Responsive Linux Antivirus security prevents all known threats<br \/>\n\u2022 Up-to-date virus protection guaranteed as the updates are automated<br \/>\n\u2022 Accommodates scan scheduler, detailed event viewer and custom scan profiles<br \/>\n\u2022 Mail filter is compatible with Postfix, qmail, Sendmail and Exim MTA&#8217;s<br \/>\n\u2022 Provides solid virus protection \u2013 simply install and forget. No vexatious false alarms.<\/p>\n<h3>Excellent email filtering software and antivirus for Linux based computers<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Identifies and eliminates viruses from Linux based laptops and desktops<br \/>\n\u2022 Mail gateway stops email-borne viruses and spam<br \/>\n\u2022 Features on-access, on-demand, and cloud-based scanning<br \/>\n\u2022 Virus definitions updated multiple times per day<br \/>\n\u2022 User-friendly and ease of use<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/download\/thank-you.php?prod=cloud-antivirus&#038;track=16678&#038;af=16678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Download', eventLabel: 'Bottom FREE DOWNLOAD banner Product AV'});ga('nT.send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Download', eventLabel: 'Bottom FREE DOWNLOAD banner Product AV'});\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Comodo-Free-Antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.nurd.com\/home\/purchase.php?pid=109&#038;af=16166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Click', eventLabel: 'GET COMPLETE PROTECTION banner Product CIS Pro'});ga('nT.send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Click', eventLabel: 'GET COMPLETE PROTECTION banner Product CIS Pro'});\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/complete-antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\" width=\"650\" height=\"83\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/home\/internet-security\/antivirus-for-linux.php\" target=\"blank\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/home\/internet-security\/antivirus-for-linux.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/wikipedia-taken-offline-massive-ddos-attack\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DDoS Attack Forces Wikipedia Offline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/best-antivirus-of-2019\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Antivirus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/antivirus-for-android.php\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antivirus for Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/virus-protection.php\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virus Protection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/wordpress-security.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-status-checker.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-backup\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Backup<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the IT world, it is generally assumed that Linux is more secure compared to other operating systems. 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