Thread: Ubuntu antivirus anyone?

I've just installed Ubuntu 10.04, it's running on a partitioned 250gb ssd shared 50/50 with win7 and a secondary 1T partitioned drive for downloads and stuff. So far it's working very well with only a few minor problems not worth mentioning.
What I can't figure out is if it's still ok to run Linux without any antivirus protection and if scanning the win7 partition from Ubuntu can allow crossover of any naughtiness?
My thinking is it's unnecessary but I want to be sure before I start putting sensitive info into it.

I don't think any kind of crossover is possible. I use clamAV for Ubuntu.

Thanks Cfan I'll check it out

don't browse the internet as SU or root

install from repositories

I use a bootable disk with Avira on it and another one with Kaspersky on it. There are a few others around:

15 Free Bootable Antivirus Tools (Updated June 2015)

I have always preferred to run anti-virus from a separate bootable source just in case the OS has been infected and masking the virus.

Originally Posted by baldrick

don't browse the internet as SU or root

install from repositories

Got it , thx

Originally Posted by Troy

I use a bootable disk with Avira on it and another one with Kaspersky on it. There are a few others around:

15 Free Bootable Antivirus Tools (Updated June 2015)

I have always preferred to run anti-virus from a separate bootable source just in case the OS has been infected and masking the virus.

Great info, this is a steep learning curve for me

Originally Posted by Stinky

I've just installed Ubuntu 10.04

This release is no longer supported. I would upgrade to at least 14.04LTS (Long Term Support). The auto update feature should be asking you if you want to upgrade by now...don't worry it isn't quite as painful as Windows can be.

Ah, mistake, that's what I have, 14.04

Linux mint better then Ubuntu

I chose Ubuntu because it seems to.be the easiest one to get my head around, I'm sure I'l get around to mint eventually.

install a virtual machine with win 7

^^^ which version...the one based on Ubuntu?

It would be nice if you could explain your reasons for such a statement.

Troy - don't pick on him

he knows not what he said

In ten plus years with Ubuntu never been infected with any virus. This is only a windoze issue. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Munted

In ten plus years with Ubuntu never been infected with any virus. This is only a windoze issue. Enjoy.

Mind you in ten years plus he's never left his house except to play dungeons and dragons or the like.




Oh, and OP: CLAMAV is the one you want.

But better to look at your browser and addons like WOT.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by Munted

In ten plus years with Ubuntu never been infected with any virus. This is only a windoze issue. Enjoy.

Mind you in ten years plus he's never left his house except to play dungeons and dragons or the like.




Oh, and OP: CLAMAV is the one you want.

But better to look at your browser and addons like WOT.

Thanks Harry that's what I installed, sweet little unobtrusive program.

Been using Linux for 15 years - never had virus-one - even on old distros

Regards

Jack


PS - I love porn

In all those years there has only been one issue that I've read of -- didn't affect me, but for those it did there was a free fix within hours. This is the beauty of open source software - no proprietary hurdles to overcome.