@OldSchool40 :-
I put together SFS packages for COMODO's AV for Linux some time ago. Once loaded, you'll find the Menu entries under Menu->Utility.
I've employed a small script in /root/my-applications/bin that starts "
cav", followed by "
cmdagent" a few seconds later. Before updating the database, wait for the red shield and message "COMODO Application Agent is not running" to appear on the left. As soon as that appears, it's safe to click the Antivirus tab->Update Virus Database.
Do be aware that what this will download is the current list of Windows anti-virus signatures; Comodo, like all other Linux AV solutions, checks your system for
Windows nasties.....so that you don't inadvertently pass stuff on
from Windows-using friends to
other Windows-using friends.
Linux malware
does exist, but it's still pretty rare, since the writers of such crap don't consider it worth their time, given the small size of the Linux userbase. That may yet change, however.....
There's not much point setting this up for regular scheduled scans. The best way to use it is as a standalone scanner, for "one-off" scans whenever you feel it necessary. Most of the crap on the web is designed to infect Windows anyway, so won't even get a look-in unless specifically built for Linux.
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If you're interested, you can find it here:-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Help yourself to the one you want.
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@bigphil :-
Create a blank script, name it CAV (or something similar), and stick it in /root/my-applications/bin. Put the following into it:-
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#!/bin/sh
#
# Start COMODO Anti-virus for Linux
#
/opt/COMODO/cav
sleep 10
/opt/COMODO/cmdagent
Having then saved it, you can drag THIS to the desktop and use it as the launcher instead. It merely does automatically what you were previously doing manually. Fewer clicks save time, and make you more productive..!
Dress it up with the icon below. ROX will auto-resize it to 48x48 for the pinboard.
Mike.
