On-Line Web Based AntiVirus Scanners, List of
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beanburrito
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That all depends on where and what you're scanning. Some *nix rootkits/malware come up clean but under further analysis reveal their true nature. Some, often commercial, scanners detect proper malware strings and reveal a positive match. XorDDOS has been a popular one. People are free to continue posting additional "for the lulz" dismissive messages here for enjoyment if that makes them happy.
Additional links regarding the topic appreciated. I'll try to add more to the OP as time permits.
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you seem to act as though linux is windoze. When you make the good switch away from windoze you also make the switch away from going into full panic mode when somebody says malware or virus. From my understanding, virus scans on linux are mainly to find windows viruses that are waiting to get someplace they can function. But they can't affect linux. Unless you want to run them in wine which will take some configuration to get the virus to run.
Otherwise I kind of stand the ground between looking to be safe and watching the rest run around screaming "The sky is falling".
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beanburrito
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Not at all. While the purpose for the
My friend, I switched away from Windows decades ago. I understand the common user feeling there is no need for an AV for Linux. Generally, there is not. However, first let me again address that I posted this in the "Off-topic" area (originally, it's been moved to General Computing) which includes subject matter other than Linux!
Which means, .PDF file scanning and anything really... Yes, of course. But the virus scanning includes Linux malware, of which there are many. Just because user X,Y,Z hasn't come across any doesn't mean there isn't any and no cause for concern/further study. . I realise this is an advanced topic, one which I'm tired of defending on these forums.
Especially when this is for scanning/detection/analysis of ANY FILE TYPE FOR ANY OS.No one is calling for panic. What I am calling for, for those who are generally curious, is further study.
If you wish to invest further time into learning about Linux rootkits/malware, you can refer to the "ELF" links I have posted for general information, and a brief example at the
malwaremustdie blog link, this page, along with your own web searches.I will caution against people trying to tell me what I am doing and how I am reacting when I've already posted ELF 101 introduction (but here's an even briefer introduction) which users should read prior to coming at me with accusations, along with further information. We've beaten this to death in another thead.
Want to know more? Cool!
No? Then don't bother. Not everyone is interested, and that's cool. I may not be at all attracted to someone's study of chinchilla mating habits. However, If interested in Linux malware, learn about the file format(s) which actually exist on your system and what malware exists which is professionally studied.Further documentation and study about Linux rootkits/malware is available all over the web! Typically, examination can be done by the user with free tools like radare2 and Ghidra for example.
Again, as people here have stated, it's generally not for the average Linux user.
This is the final time I will spend on my defense. Users should actually click on and read material which I have submitted prior to coming after me. Users who wish to debate may start their own threads.
== So, again, additional online AV scanner recommendations are appreciated. Thank you!
== No matter the file type/OS, as per the
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I think you may have gone overboard on the rebuttal but that is ok. Information is good and I did actually learn something in this thread.Not at all. While the purpose for the "Off-Topic" thread is for general on-line free web AV scanning, which is for anything (except personal files), Linux files are included in the subject matter.
We've already gone over this in a now locked thread.
My friend, I switched away from Windows decades ago. I understand the common user feeling there is no need for an AV for Linux. Generally, there is not. However, first let me again address that I posted this in the "Off-topic" area which includes subject matter other than Linux!
Linux rootkits/malware is an advanced topic, which most basic users need not concern themselves with.
Yes, of course. But the virus scanning includes Linux malware, of which there are many. Just because user X,Y,Z hasn't come across any doesn't mean there isn't any and no cause for concern/further study. . I realise this is an advanced topic, one which I'm tired of defending on these forums.
No one is calling for panic. What I am calling for, for those who are generally curious, is further study.
If you wish to invest further time into learning about Linux rootkits/malware, you can refer to the "ELF" links I have posted for general information, and a brief example at themalwaremustdieblog link, this page, along with your own web searches.
I will caution against people trying to tell me what I am doing and how I am reacting when I've already posted ELF 101 introduction (but here's an even briefer introduction) which users should read prior to coming at me with accusations, along with further information. We've beaten this to death in another thead.
Want to know more? Cool!
Further documentation and study about Linux rootkits/malware is available all over the web! Typically, examination is done by the user with free tools like radare2, for example. This is a field of study and not for the average Linux user.
Again, as people here have stated, it's generally not for the average Linux user.
This is the final time I will spend on my defense. Users should actually click on and read material which I have submitted prior to coming after me. Users who wish to debate may start their own threads.
== So, again, additional online AV scanner recommendations are appreciated. Thank you!
== No matter the file type/OS, as per the Off-Topic forum designation/description.
I think the big take away here for you should be that people do not really trust an online virus scanner. I think that was the point some were making.
I'm also a believer of this website.
I'm also a reealist who is seeing more and more expoilts becoming a normal occurance in Linux.
Keep in mind that no OS is bullet proof.
With all of these new exploits occurring in Linux that one day an antivirus / malware scanner may become a reality.
I've never under estimate an adversary of any sort.
These days it seems that everyone is collecting user data
to use as they want or to steal what they want.
I'd rather be a bit over cautious than compromised.
My 2 cents.
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beanburrito
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Updated the OP a bit, please submit your links! Further updates to the OP will not be announced but will be added as time permits.
Due to the importance of malware analysis, a
Further updates to the OP will not be announced but will be added as time permits.Due to the importance of malware analysis, a
software section has been added. This list is by no means complete nor is it intended to be. I may split the software/distro bits up into a separate post in the future.
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I suspect the reality is not entirely unexpected.
Yes, Windows is used by the vast majority of people. Naturally, this makes it a prime target for bad actors, since a successful exploit here WILL catch a huge number of people.
For a long time, Linux users operated under the "security through obscurity" principle. Why would bad actors bother with an OS that had so few users? This mind-set may have 'infected' the kernel development team (and contributors) to some degree, and perhaps made them not quite so vigilant as they might otherwise have been.
Microsoft have made a right mess of Windows 11. They're not listening to the wishes of their user-base, and are continuing to ram CoPilot/A.I down everybody's throats whether wanted or not.....which is driving even many long-term Windows users to seek alternatives.
The bad actors are NOT stupid. They're as clued-in to this 'sea-change' as everybody else who needs to know. Naturally, it's understandable that the kernel code is coming under scrutiny like never before.....and not always from the right people.
I believe it can only be to the advantage of we Linux users to be a wee bit more pro-active than we have been in the past. This is the new reality; it's down to us to handle it in the most effective way possible.....especially given just HOW many millions of lines of code comprise the modern Linux kernel. No human alive can possibly keep on top of all that.
Mike.
Yes, Windows is used by the vast majority of people. Naturally, this makes it a prime target for bad actors, since a successful exploit here WILL catch a huge number of people.
For a long time, Linux users operated under the "security through obscurity" principle. Why would bad actors bother with an OS that had so few users? This mind-set may have 'infected' the kernel development team (and contributors) to some degree, and perhaps made them not quite so vigilant as they might otherwise have been.
Microsoft have made a right mess of Windows 11. They're not listening to the wishes of their user-base, and are continuing to ram CoPilot/A.I down everybody's throats whether wanted or not.....which is driving even many long-term Windows users to seek alternatives.
The bad actors are NOT stupid. They're as clued-in to this 'sea-change' as everybody else who needs to know. Naturally, it's understandable that the kernel code is coming under scrutiny like never before.....and not always from the right people.
I believe it can only be to the advantage of we Linux users to be a wee bit more pro-active than we have been in the past. This is the new reality; it's down to us to handle it in the most effective way possible.....especially given just HOW many millions of lines of code comprise the modern Linux kernel. No human alive can possibly keep on top of all that.
Mike.
Moved from Off-topic to General Computing as it's still a topic that has to with computing.
