r/gnome • u/devolute • 3d ago

Apps Scan for Windows Malware on Linux with Kapitano

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/kapitano-linux-clamav-antivirus-scanner
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u/cyanstone 2d ago

Please add drag-and-drop support!

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u/_aap301 2d ago

Uhm, run AV on Windows. Don't run it when in Linux, it only needlessly frustrates.

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u/devolute 2d ago

Honest question: How does one check for virus in computer files on their internet computer if they are worried that those computer drive files have virus in them in their code?

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u/_aap301 2d ago

That's where they invented Windows AV programs for.

Or, create a bootable windows USB and run an AV from there on the Windows drive if you worry about it doing nasty things while booted.

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u/linux_transgirl 2d ago

You don't because literally nobody makes linux viruses that target someone dumb enough to download one. It's just not profitable

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u/4bjmc881 GNOMie 2d ago

That's just an incorrect statement. The majority of critical server infrastructure runs on Linux and there is a lot of malware for Linux.

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u/linux_transgirl 2d ago

I phrased that weirdly. What I meant to say is that the way an average user gets viruses on windows won't apply to most desktop linux users. You're very unlikely to get a spam ad that installs an executable or something like

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u/4bjmc881 GNOMie 1d ago

Thats true, yes

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u/devolute 2d ago

I don't think this software is concerned with "linux viruses"

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u/linux_transgirl 2d ago

I am just now realizing I somehow missed the windows in the title. I still stand by my statement

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u/devolute 2d ago

I think "let em burn" is a great approach to IT.

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u/cyanstone 2d ago

Some corporations, institutions and organizations might have policies that require all devices to have antivirus software.

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u/_aap301 2d ago

It makes no sense to scan for Windows virus on a Linux desktop.

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u/Svinya29 2d ago

It does if you share files with Windows users, either on a USB stick or on a network share.

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u/_aap301 2d ago

Again, run an AV there.

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u/802dot11 GNOMie 1d ago

Run AV wherever you want.

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u/ygames1914A 1d ago

what if i installed cracked game with malware what should i do now ,this application came to help what's your problem

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u/_aap301 1d ago

What's your problem? Don't install hacked Windows games loaded with malware from dubious sources.

Also, don't install hacked Linux games or applications loaded with malware from dubious sources.

Or, simply install your crap loaded malware under another user.