Free Malware scanner for Linux systems

[Active8]

Antivirus software maker Kaspersky has released a Linux variant of Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. The free antivirus tool can detect malware, adware and other potentially harmful software for Linux and is compatible with most Linux distros, according to the company.

More info here: https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/kvrt-for-linux/51375/

 

[Zhenyapan]

install russian backdors to own server? no thanks..

 

[johannes]

install russian backdors to own server? no thanks..

was this ever proved?

 

[EthernetServers]

5 US officials revealed that the Biden administration might be planning to ban US citizens and private companies from using Kaspersky Lab’s products.

Kaspersky to Be Banned in the US, Might Strain US-Russia Relations

The US government may soon ban the use of Kaspersky products in the country altogether citing security concerns.

techreport.com

Naturally, "might" doesn't mean "will".

Just food for thought.

 

[johannes]

btw. .. i just remember about McAfee on my first PC .. and then later his videos on youtube ..

 

[Richard G]

Naturally, "might" doesn't mean "will".

True. And remember Avast and AVG also have legal actions against them for tracking people. And they are not Russian.
However in these times one never knows.

 

[EthernetServers]

Kaspersky to Be Banned in the US, Might Strain US-Russia Relations

The US government may soon ban the use of Kaspersky products in the country altogether citing security concerns.

techreport.com

Naturally, "might" doesn't mean "will".

Just food for thought.

US bans Kaspersky antivirus software for alleged Russian links

Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.

www.bbc.co.uk

The US has announced plans to ban the sale of antivirus software made by Russian firm Kaspersky due to its alleged links to the Kremlin