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clamscan:tldr:6721a
clamscan: Scan a file for vulnerabilities.
$ clamscan ${filename}
try on your machine
The command "clamscan ${filename}" is used to scan a specific file for viruses and other malware using the ClamAV software.
Here's how the command is structured:
- "clamscan" is the command itself, which is the executable file for the ClamAV scanner.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder representing the name or path of the file you want to scan. You need to replace "${filename}" with the actual file name or path in the command before executing it.
- For example, if you want to scan a file named "myfile.txt" located in your current directory, you would replace "${filename}" with "myfile.txt" like this: "clamscan myfile.txt".
- If the file is in a different directory, you should provide the full path to the file (e.g., "/path/to/myfile.txt").
When the command is executed with the valid file name or path, ClamAV will scan the specified file for viruses and other malicious software. It will then provide a detailed report on its findings, indicating whether the file is infected with any malware or not.
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.