clamdscan:tldr:4e371

clamdscan: Use multiple threads to scan a directory.

clamdscan

$ clamdscan --multiscan

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The command "clamdscan --multiscan" is used to run the antivirus scan on files and directories using the ClamAV engine with the option of performing a multi-threaded scan.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

"clamdscan": It is the command-line tool for ClamAV antivirus scanner. It is used to scan files, directories, or entire filesystems for potential malware or viruses.
"--multiscan": This is an option used with clamdscan to enable the multi-threaded scanning mode. In this mode, multiple threads or processes are utilized to scan files simultaneously, which can significantly improve the scanning speed, especially on systems with multi-core processors.

By using the "clamdscan --multiscan" command, you can initiate a ClamAV scan that takes advantage of multi-threading capabilities, making the scanning process faster and more efficient.

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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