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clamdscan:tldr:4e371
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:
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"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.
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"--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.