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Re: [OT] Antivirus on Linux
From: Matt Kettler <mkettler () evi-inc com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:38:44 -0500
Read the archives, this was discussed under the *exact* same subject on this list 3 days ago (1/27/03).
In short, yes, several companies make AV tools for Linux, including frisk softwares f-prot, Sophos and McAfee, however most Linux "viruses" are actually server-penetrating worms (ie: Li0n) and there's not all that many of them.
Most deployments of AV tools on Linux servers are primarily to check files before passing them on to windows machines and aren't often used just to scan the Linux server itself.
Securing your systems against intrusion by hackers will inherently stop worms from infecting your Linux servers, and IMO should be your first and foremost priority before spending time and money on an AV product, although an AV can be of some use.
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