Although Linux is popular for being mostly virus-free, there might still exist some-especially if you usually download stuff from unreliable sources. Since viruses are not a major issue in Linux, there is not a huge pool of antivirus available for this operating system. One of the best among these is the ClamAV antivirus which does its job pretty well. In this article, we will explain how you can install and use ClamAV and ClamTK GUI to scan Debian for viruses.

Source: LXer – Secure Debian with ClamAV Antivirus