ClamXav can be downloaded directly or through the Mac App Store. The Mac App Store version does not contain the Sentry tool that allows constant scanning for changes by folder, so this tutorial is for the download version which you can get at http://www.clamxav.com/.
Note: ClamXav used to be free but as of June 2015 is a commercial product. I think it’s well worth the $30 and by paying for it I’m helping to ensure the development of the product continues.
- ClamAV can be found in the apt repository. Run this command to install ClamAV: apt-get install clamav. If you need clamd, you may also want to run: apt-get install clamav-daemon. For the stable release, the packages are updated via the StableUpdates mechanism.
- How to install clamav on your Mac? The easiest way to get the ClamAV package is using Homebrew.
- Deleting an app removes it from your Mac hard drive and makes the storage space it was using available for other items. You can delete apps from Launchpad or the Finder.
After installation, log out of your Mac and back in.
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Starting
When you first launch ClamXav it’s a good idea to update the Virus Definitions. Next let’s set some preferences.
General Preferences
- You can set these as you desire, especially the audible alerts
- Believe it or not, UNcheck scanning your email for malware. Your spam filter will catch most of this and put it in a spam bucket but ClamXav will stil find it and give you CONSTANT popups about it. I also don’t update virus definitions on launch because we’ll put it on a schedule in a later step. I DO however allow the application to check for updates on launch like any other program. It might seem odd also to UNcheck update virus definitions on launch, but we’re going to do that on a schedule instead in a later step.
- Click on the Sentry tab next.
Sentry
Sentry keeps an eye on any folder you choose. We’re going to set it to watch your Downloads folder, because that’s where new stuff shows up that we want scanned. This is the feature you only get if you buy directly from ClamXav.com and is not available in the Mac App Store version.
Drag Home Folder Into the Window
Drag your Downloads folder into the window. Alternatively you can push the plus button and navigate to your Downloads folder.
Your Downloads Folder Will Now be Monitored
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- Verify – you should see simply ~/Downloads in the folders being watched.
- Click on the Schedule tab next.
Schedule
It’s a good idea to allow virus definitions to be updated daily so set the pulldown to a time you’re sure your machine will be on. Now simply let ClamXav run and hope you never hear back from it!
Run a Full Scan
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Run a full scan of your home folder. This took about 3 hours for my very large home folder. It found 450 .emix files, where are all Mail files that are probably in my spam and junk mail folders. Once the scan is done, you can right click on the files and show where they are in the finder, or you can simply choose delete from that menu, or select them all and hit command-delete.
Now that your machine is clean, you can rely on Sentry to watch for changes and to scan only those changes.
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Scan On Demand
ClamXav also installs a Service that lets you scan a file or folder at any time. Simply right click on the file or folder you want to scan, pull down to Services, and choose Scan with ClamXav. The application will run and show you the results of the scan.
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Log out and back into your account for the contextual menus to be available under Services.
McAfee have recently released an article regarding their discovery of a global malware campaign (“Operation Sharpshooter”) that targets a range of industries including energy, defense, and finance. This campaign uses a crafted document file to download malware from remote servers and to pass sensitive data from compromised devices to hackers.
Your NAS must be secured
With malware and viruses continuing to propagate, it is crucial to locate and quarantine infected files as soon as possible. While it is common sense to install antivirus software on your PCs, your NAS must also be secured to ensure there is no hiding space for malicious data.
Use the Integrated Antivirus in QNAP NAS
QNAP NAS provides both the standard ClamAV and the premium McAfee Antivirus to help secure your NAS. What’s more, you can use the new Notification Center app to stay informed about NAS antivirus events.
How to set up NAS antivirus notifications
After configuring ClamAV or McAfee Antivirus, open Notification Center and create an event notification rule. With Notification Center, you can deliver notifications via the QNAP QBot service to Facebook Messenger and Skype. Once verification is complete, you will receive notifications regarding antivirus status and scan jobs, providing you with instant and actionable information. Also, make sure to enable system connection logs to provide information for investigating infected files.