Even though we thought Linux operating systems didn’t need Virus protection, it seems the precaution is being taken. There was a belief that since Microsoft
operating systems where the most used operating systems at the public, the virus developers will produce windows designated viruses. But as the Linux operating systems are starting to grab more and more users, who choose to use the open-source version of the operating system, which are also free. Linux operating systems are bringing almost all of the features that are included in the Microsoft operating systems. Even though they are not as smooth as Windows, they are pretty close.

Anyway, since Linux operating systems are being used by more and more clients, it seems the risk of viruses on a Linux system might be imminent. So, some Anti-Virus applications for Linux are popping up now.

Some of those Anti-Virus applications for Linux are:
Panda – The antivirus is suitable for servers and desktop versions of the Linux operating system. You can manage it from a command line (as it is the most usable interface on a Linux OS). The Panda anti-virus for Linux is intended to protect the Linux and Windows operating systems in an environment altogether.

ClamAV – This anti-virus application is designed basically for scanning e-mails on mail gateways. It has a couple of utilities and daemons, command line control, and database storage of automatic updates. This anti-virus seems to be a very common engine for anti-virus scanning on Linux.

RAV – This application is designed for the Linux desktop version. It has a graphic user interface that enables a change of anti-virus scanning settings. You can use it to schedule scans and has a control center that warns and manage the prevention options of anti-virus outbreak.

Vexira – It is mostly an anti-virus that is designed to protect file servers and samba servers. So it mostly protects files in a shared folder environment. It provides real-time protection for e-mails, files, and download operations.

Sophos – This anti-virus application is protecting all of the different interfaces in Linux, both desktop and server operating system versions. It has good

performance stability and reliability for scanning Linux systems and covers most of the known Linux distributions.

Kaspersky – The Kaspersky Linux version, has a module that interacts with the operating system to protect Linux files, monitor changes and modifications that are made
on files, this module is the on-access feature, which enables real-time protection. Another module is the on-demand scanner which will protect any added devices, removable devices (USB, Media, etc…).