5 Known Linux Anti-virus Software for Paranoid Users
Like other Unix-like computer operating systems, Linux is widely considered as secured and well-guarded against computer viruses. Its multi-user environment makes it extremely hard for malware to gain root access to the system files.
Though malicious programs that are specifically written for Linux are really small in number, there is still a possibility for them to cause some harm. So, it's necessary to take some precautionary measures.
At the moment, the best way to keep away from viruses while using Linux is to avoid running or installing untrusted programs as root (superuser). However, to those who are rather paranoid and want extra protection, there are available anti-virus applications for Linux.
Here are five known Linux anti-virus software that you may want to check out:
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