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Use ClamAV to scan large files

We have a Linux VM running Xubuntu with ClamAV installed. We would like to scan files larger than 4Gigs, using the clamscan command preferably. I can use the --max-filesize=x and --max-scansize=x ...
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how do I create an AVG bootable USB device from Linux?

Per AVG instructions on creating a bootable USB device: Using the RAR/ZIP archive to create a USB bootable device To create a USB flash drive variant of AVG Rescue CD, you will need to do the ...
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Linux botnet removal

I fear that I'm under a linux botnet takeover. sudo netstat -antpv with all browsers closed, besides other results, returns this: Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address ...
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Is it safe to connect a hard drive to my computer to image it if I know it contains a virus?

I was recently asked to help a friend fix a virus laden computer and I was wondering if it is possible for viruses infecting another computers hard drive could pose a possible risk if I connect that ...
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What kinds of protections against viruses does Linux provide out of the box for the average user?

I know others have asked this, but I have other questions related to this. In particular, I'm concerned about the damage that the virus can do the user itself (his files), not the OS in general nor ...