clamdscan:tldr:2c87a

clamdscan: Output the scan report to a log file.

clamdscan

$ clamdscan --log ${path-to-log_file}

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The command "clamdscan --log ${path-to-log_file}" is used to scan files or directories for malware using the ClamAV antivirus engine, with the scanning results being logged to a specified log file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

"clamdscan" is the command used to initiate a scan using ClamAV's daemon (clamd) instead of the on-demand scanner (clamscan). The daemon provides faster scanning capabilities and allows for real-time monitoring.
"--log" is an option used to specify that the scanning results should be logged to a file.
"${path-to-log_file}" is a placeholder for the actual path and filename of the log file where the results will be recorded. You need to replace it with the desired location and name for the log file.

To use this command, you should replace "${path-to-log_file}" with the desired path where you want the log file to be created. For example, if you want the log file to be named "scan.log" and stored in the "/var/log" directory, the command would be:

clamdscan --log /var/log/scan.log

After running the command, ClamAV will scan the files or directories specified in the current working directory and log the scan results in the specified log file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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