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"ClamAV" is an open-source antivirus engine designed for detecting trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats on Linux-based systems. It is widely used for scanning files and directories to identify and remove potential security risks.

Here are some key points about ClamAV:

Installation:

On many Linux distributions, you can install ClamAV using the package manager.

In Ubuntu, you can use:
sudo apt-get install clamav

Updating Virus Definitions:

Regularly updating virus definitions is crucial for ClamAV's effectiveness. You can update the virus database using the following command:
sudo freshclam

Scanning Files and Directories:

To scan a specific file or directory, use the following command:
clamscan <file or directory>
For example:
clamscan /path/to/directory

Removing Infected Files:

If ClamAV detects infected files during a scan, you can choose to remove them using the --remove option:
clamscan --remove /path/to/directory

Scanning and Removing Infected Files Recursively:

To scan and remove infected files recursively in a directory and its subdirectories, use the following command:
clamscan --recursive --remove /path/to/directory