Antivirus Programs For Ubuntu

[Treythurber1]

Thumbs up but you didn't even show how to get these..



[ctsdownloads]

@Treythurber1 The ClamAV option is available via the Software Center. The other two are (or were) available from Google - literally like three words. free.avg.com/us-en/download.pr­d-alf & avast.com/linux-home-edition#t­ab4

[zXJulianXz]

what is gk sudo?

[ctsdownloads]

@zXJulianXz gksudo, actually. And it will allow a user to bring up a sudo option, with a GUI popup. BTW, this video is ancient and outdated. Just a heads up. :)

[basicxml]

Guys, tips don't do this because, 100% viruses goto windows users and ubuntu lunix pretty much no viruses.

[ctsdownloads]

@basicxml Just to make sure we're on the same page.

1) Three year old video

2) Yes, there is Linux malware, with 99% of malware going to Windows. Linux users CAN spread non-Linux viruses to Linux users.

Thanks

[adrianstelianpopa]

help me i dont now how to uninstall avast linux version please

[burjitsu]

I use Bitdefender. All the other AV's for Ubuntu I've tried were full of bugs.

[qwertyfshag]

So linux never gets a virus?

[ctsdownloads]

@qwertyfshag No, they do exist. Extremely rare and not really a threat, but they do exist. The software shown in this incredibly old video demonstrates software best for managing NTFS file systems mounted in Ubuntu.

[experimental0000]

@ctsdownloads indeed. sadly fanboys of linux and mac ignore that viruses and malware for those even exist good vid

[TheEndIsN1gh]

Hey im planing on getting a new laptop and installing Ubuntu rather than windows crashware which program would you recommend?

[ctsdownloads]

@TheEndIsN1gh Two thoughts. 1) Unless you are protecting a Windows partition, there isn't a need for an antivirus at this time. 2) ALWAYS buy Linux pre-installed unless you are willing to chance a made for Windows laptop isn't compatible. System76.com or Zareason.com is where I'd go. ;)

[TheEndIsN1gh]

@ctsdownloads the netbook i'm buying is the Asus Eee Pc 1005HA-EU2X-BK Im planing to have it dual boot with linux and Windows XP. How could I find out if its compatible with Ubuntu?

[ctsdownloads]

@TheEndIsN1gh I own a 1005PEB-Red, so I have extensive thoughts on this. It is ok. First, edit Grub as follows on that new Eee. sudo gedit /etc/default/grub Change.... GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT to GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT=”qu­­iet acpi_osi=Linux acpi_backlight=vendor splash” (above, there is a SPACE between =Linux and acpi_backlight) then sudo update-grub2 That’s all there is to it. Reboot and enjoy working Fn keys and brightness controls working exactly as they should be.

[TheEndIsN1gh]

@ctsdownloads 2 things... 1. I really have no clue about anything on linux :( I've used windows my whole life. I have no idea how to edit grub or for that matter no idea of what grub is :\ 2. Which version of Ubuntu should I run?

[ctsdownloads]

@TheEndIsN1gh Honestly, if you're brand new then...either buy pre-installed or stick with Windows. Not being mean, just realistic as you are in for a learning curve.

If instead of a Eee, you goto System76 Dot Com and get their netbook, you get free help from their support staff and everything just works, out of the box, which is what you're going to want.

[TheEndIsN1gh]

@ctsdownloads It's fine I found a great tut on the ubuntu website thanks anyways.

[ctsdownloads]

@TheEndIsN1gh Cool, good to hear. If you'd like full Eee functionality though, see my previous comments. I promise most tutes lack this info. ;)

[experimental0000]

@ctsdownloads never hurts tor 'newbs' to brush up on linux via videos and community forums and such and maybe even use a live cd/dvd so as not to muck up their system.

[experimental0000]

@TheEndIsN1gh something to try if you have a laptop or desktop with a cd drive is to try and make a live cd (ubuntu dot com has tutorials as well as youtube for how to make one) and try doing that :) I would go for the latest version of Ubuntu or their newest LTS like 10.04)

[ctsdownloads]

@TheEndIsN1gh

The second thought for the Eee:

Install eee-control (Google it, no URLs allowed here)

If running it gives you errors, do this.

sudo gedit /usr/bin/eee-control-daemon

change this text

acpi_base = "/sys/devices/platform/eeepc"

to this text

acpi_base = "/sys/devices/platform/eeepcda­­"

Then reboot. :)

[SmartestViking]

The reason for using gksudo is that sudo might change permissions on the configuration files in the home folder, which is not cool.

[HatedAlways]

what about bit defender!

[ctsdownloads]

@HatedAlways Well, this video is two years old and at the time, there wasn't much to show. If I remember right, it was all CLI at the time.

[RevillutionDotCom]

"it has a lot of cool features if you can get passed the fact it's essentially useless" lol'd. 

[xbobbyx100]

I know this may sound stupid but is there an actual virus for Linux or it's just fake? thanks.

[ctsdownloads]

@xbobbyx100 As explained in the video, anti-viruses for Linux are to prevent Windows viruses to windows using friends. A Windows virus can attach itself from any OS if you are the one unknowingly attaching it via email, flash drive, etc. Documents, videos, etc.

[xbobbyx100]

@ctsdownloads Oh thanks for the information =)

[MrTabby5000]

do you need antivirus for linux ubuntu?Im running ubuntu exclusively.

[ctsdownloads]

@MrTabby5000 Scroll down and read the comment starting with "If we are basing this on actual threats available". Just used ctrl F to find it. ;)

[gingerkid963]

when i visited yourr tinyurl link avast yelled "threat detected at me" it says it blocked a malicious url or something.

[ctsdownloads]

@gingerkid963 LOL, Avast is being its usual paranoid self. It went monkey-crap because of the url shortner. YouTube is not allowing me to post the link here in the comments, so I will change it in the info area instead.

[tylersworldofawesome]

lol "I can't recommend it, because it doesn't do a damn thing"

[aiswat]

LOL but you don't need one :P

[4458speedy]

avast removed a virus i had on linux

[ctsdownloads]

Likely a Windows virus that happened to exist (dormant) on your Linux install. But still cool! :)

[stopthrm]

Cool stuff.

[stopthrm]

have hear that if u happen to gth a unix virus on linux, certain companies, (McAfee) does actually provide a unix command propt anti virus scanner. Not impossible to get a virus on linux, but sometimes better safer than sorry.

[almightyfire1]

the command for clam is

gksudo clamtk

not gtksudo

[KFCStudios]

huurahh my fav antivirus in ubuntu!!(avast)

[A7Xfreak130]

thx for the vid! I didnt know there was avast for linux .. :)

[BritishRider]

Must protect Ubuntu from Swine Flu!

[xxjamesxxmac]

Lol

[DigiTan000]

It causes bandwidth-hogging!

[ctsdownloads]

I actually dugg this up...hogging with swine - nice. :)

[InsaneComedy]

I used avast on my previous pc, and I'm worried that they won't let you put the free edition on more than 1 pc that you own. Is that true?

[sacredgeometry]

are you being serious? it is free

[robdun]

AVAST FTW

[jlopezp84]

does avast or clamav have real-time scanning?

[yungceezy10]

u dont need it for ubuntu

[PiercingKnight]

oh yes u do, of course u do

[ctsdownloads]

If we are basing this on actual threats available per platform, no you really do not.

Now that said, there will come a time where it may be needed however...once malware numbers reach a threat level where giving up resources for such a thing makes sense.

Short answer is yes, someday perhaps. But not at this time.

[PulpServer]

Please note, a good system admin is infinitely better then any anti-virus program.

[ctsdownloads]

Agreed.

[JordanN5253]

what about avast?

[ctsdownloads]

What about it? Did you have a specific question? :)

[JordanN5253]

oh no sorry wrong video, but i did download avast on ubuntu and installed it but i cant find it lol, where does it save? thanks

[coolkidcoolkid1234]

oh ok kool

[ctsdownloads]

No on Norton, also keep in mind that often an antivirus for Linux used for Windows partitions. And yes, this i very old video - hence this AVG being outdated. ;)

[majood95]

does norton work on ubuntu??

[FlaminiaStreetKrew]

i've got linux and virus do not exist,the antivirus is useless 4 ubuntu 7.04 and mandriva 2007.4

[schmidtbag]

the guy specifically says in the video that antivirus in linux is geared more toward protecting your windows partitions, local or network. and there are viruses for linux but so little that they aren't worth mentioning and you'd have to be stupid to get them

[chevyblows2001]

uhh even a mac needs an antivirus there harder to get with linux or mac but u still can

[k915]

no, you cant. stop talking about things you know nothing of.

both linux and mac os are based on the same kernel, so when i see a virus typing sudo or getting root permissions, ill buy a beer for each and everyone one of you on youtube.

[schmidtbag]

actually he was right, i heard there are about 10 known viruses for unix, 40 for mac, 40 for linux, and about 100,000+ for windows. also, linux and mac are NOT based on the same kernel, thats why mac's kernel is at 10 and linux is at 2.6. they both adopted the same concepts as BSD and unix but legally they can't use the same kernel. to be based on something means its brached off.

[electrobussterr]

Ok, you lost your bet. Now get all of the 10 million youtubers a damn beer!

[wyzarme]

Er, no, you are blatently wrong. Linux uses the Linux Kernel, which is Unix Based, Mac uses a butchered BSD kernel, BSD is unix-like, but it TOTALLY different to linux.

[mattykaye]

that avg is well and trully out dated

[vancityguy]

Very good video. Nicely explained and displayed. Thank you.

[emperordarius]

Best Free Av for Linux: Avira Personal

Best Paid Av for Linux: Kaspersky

[schmidtbag]

i didn't know kaspersky was for linux, i too like that program, its the only one of about 20 that actually does something good. screw norton

[russellbrouillard]

im thinking about installing another hard drive with ubuntu, can viruses be transmitted to my fist hard drive with vista os that HAS AVAST INSTALLED AND WORKING. what im basically asking is is it necessary to install anti virus on linux to protect windows if windows has an anti virus already set up?

[silvercondouloboy06]

Just a question, I installed Avast, but I have one small issue, where in the menu, is Avast?

[eqspec76]

Why the fuck are people even worried about viruses in Linux. Fuckin retarted.

[ctsdownloads]

Simple - because Windows viruses can be passed onto Windows machines/partitions.

It's a lot like have a bullet proof house. You may be good, but your neighbors are screwed when the bullets ricochet in their direction.

[eqspec76]

Yeah, I guess your right. The solution all together, would be to stop using Windows, and either use BSD or Linux.

[silvercondouloboy06]

even then, your friend could pick up the virus, and if that friend has a Windows machine, yeah

[auronx2]

wine...

[00hacker001]

clam?

[ctsdownloads]

ClamAV

[edudrepus]

Hey can you show me how to download and run avast on Ubuntu. Im lost

[TarasFSF]

Thanks this is a good educational video