ClamAV

ClamAV is an open-source malware detection engine for Windows users who need to inspect files, email traffic, or content handled by other software. It can be used for manual checks from a terminal or integrated into mail and web processing workflows. Its tools suit administrators and users comfortable setting up scans and keeping detection data current.

Check files from a terminal or connect a background scanner to mail and web workflows.

The package provides a background scanning service that can handle concurrent requests, along with terminal tools for checking selected files and directories. A separate updater retrieves new detection definitions, including signed database content. The engine can examine material inside compressed archives and recognizes many document, email, and executable formats. Rules for identifying threats can also use several signature formats.

Features:

• Scan files and folders using terminal commands
• Process concurrent requests through a background service
• Retrieve detection definitions with a dedicated updater
• Inspect content within compressed archives
• Analyze email, document, and executable formats
• Use multiple types of detection signatures