Malware Detection

[Sojourn71]

I know people say malware isn't as big an issue on Linux (something I'm QUITE thankful for!), but I do have a couple of
expensive SSD's that I need to rule out in terms of having any malware on them. Any suggestions?
And if the best answer is to run more than one tool, I'm fine with that!

 

[bob466]

Welcome to the Forum.

The best thing to do is nothing...Linux isn't windoze.

Malware can't install on your system without your permission...maybe take a look at this...
https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/security.html

 

[Perpetual Padawan]

Stick to your distro's official repositories (except the AUR) and only use third-party repositories you absolutely trust. PPAs are especially risky. But good practices (like the above advice and keeping your OS updated) are sufficient to keep your OS safe.

 

[Sojourn71]

I'll admit I'm a little gunshy because if there is malware on those SSD's (can't remember if I used them at t time that could've gotten them infected) it's the same dastardly thing that destroyed my laptop's motherboard

 

[KGIII]

Even if they have malware, the odds of that malware impacting Linux are quite low.

You can scan them with tools like 'clamav'.