ClamAV

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used for detecting trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats in files, servers, and email systems. It is widely used in Linux-based environments, cloud servers, and security pipelines for file scanning and protection.

The solution provides a command-line based antivirus scanner along with a background daemon service for real-time scanning and automated threat detection. It is commonly used in DevOps, cloud infrastructure (including Azure), mail gateways, and file upload security systems.

Features of ClamAV:

• Open-source antivirus engine for malware detection.
• Command-line scanner for files and directories.
• Daemon mode (clamd) for real-time scanning.
• Automatic virus database updates using freshclam.
• Supports integration with mail servers and web applications.
• Suitable for Linux servers, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines.

Usage instructions for ClamAV (Azure Linux VM setup)

$ sudo su
$ clamscan --version

Disclaimer: ClamAV is provided under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is intended for malware detection and security scanning purposes only. Users are responsible for proper configuration, updates, and secure deployment in production environments such as Azure or Linux servers.