Installing ClamAV on Ubuntu 18.04

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus software that is widely used for scanning files and directories. It is designed to detect various types of malware, including viruses, trojans, and other malicious software.

To install ClamAV on Ubuntu 18.04, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal on your Ubuntu 18.04 system.
2. Update the package list by running the command: sudo apt update
3. Install ClamAV and its required packages by running the command: sudo apt install clamav clamav-daemon
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to configure ClamAV. Choose the option to install the database updater.
5. After the installation is complete, update the ClamAV virus database by running the command: sudo freshclam
6. Once the virus database is updated, you can scan files and directories using the following command: clamscan -r /path/to/directory

That's it! You have successfully installed ClamAV on Ubuntu 18.04. You can now use it to scan for malware and secure your system.