clamdscan

Clamdscan is a command-line tool that is part of the ClamAV software, an open-source antivirus engine. It is used for scanning files and directories for malware, viruses, and other malicious content.

By running clamdscan, you can initiate on-demand scans on specific files or directories in your system. It communicates with the ClamAV daemon (clamd) in the background, allowing quick and efficient scanning of files without having to load the entire antivirus engine each time.

Clamdscan has several useful features, such as automatic unpacking of various archive formats (ZIP, RAR, TAR, etc.), support for scanning compressed files, and the ability to scan file contents for viruses and malware signatures. It also provides options for recursive scanning, selective scanning based on file types, and generating scan reports.

The output of clamdscan provides detailed information on the scan results, including the number of infected files, any errors encountered during scanning, and a summary of the scan statistics. It also supports options to quarantine or remove infected files.

Overall, clamdscan is a powerful and versatile command-line tool that enhances the security of your system by identifying and mitigating the risks posed by potentially harmful files.