Introduction
Malware can cause significant damage to your computer system, compromising your sensitive data and confidential information. As a Linux user, you may think that you are immune to malware attacks, but that is not true. As Linux gains popularity, malware creators are also targeting Linux systems. Therefore, it is essential to run a malware scanner on your Linux system to protect it from potential malware attacks. Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware scanner that works on Windows and Mac OS. However, did you know that you can also run Malwarebytes from Linux? In this article, we will guide you on how to run Malwarebytes from Linux.
Requirements
Before we proceed, let us first check the system requirements for running Malwarebytes on Linux. Firstly, ensure that your Linux distribution is compatible with Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes for Linux is compatible with the following Linux distributions:
- Ubuntu 16.04 or newer
- Debian 8 or newer
- Fedora 28 or newer
- OpenSUSE Leap 15.1 or newer
- CentOS 7 or newer
If your Linux distribution is not listed, you may encounter issues when installing or running Malwarebytes. Also, ensure that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for running Malwarebytes. You will need at least 2GB of RAM and 20GB of free disk space.
Installation
The first step to running Malwarebytes from Linux is to install it on your system. Follow these steps to install Malwarebytes on your Linux system:
- Download the Malwarebytes installation package from the official website.
- Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the installation package.
- Run the following command to make the installation package executable:
chmod +x malwarebytes-linux-x64.deb(replace the filename with the name of the installation package you downloaded.) - Run the following command to install Malwarebytes:
sudo apt install ./malwarebytes-linux-x64.deb - Once the installation is complete, you can launch Malwarebytes from the Applications menu.
Scanning for Malware
Now that you have installed Malwarebytes on your Linux system, you can start scanning for malware. Follow these steps to scan your Linux system for malware:
- Launch Malwarebytes from the Applications menu.
- Click on the Scan button to start scanning your system for malware.
- Malwarebytes will scan your system and display the results.
- If Malwarebytes detects any malware, it will prompt you to remove it.
Scheduling Scans
You can also schedule scans to run automatically at a specified time and frequency. Follow these steps to schedule a scan:
- Launch Malwarebytes from the Applications menu.
- Click on the Settings button.
- Click on the Scheduling tab.
- Click on the Add button to create a new scan schedule.
- Select the type of scan you want to schedule and specify the scan frequency and time.
- Click on the Save button to save the scan schedule.
Updating Malwarebytes
It is essential to keep Malwarebytes updated to ensure that it can detect and remove the latest malware threats. Follow these steps to update Malwarebytes:
- Launch Malwarebytes from the Applications menu.
- Click on the Settings button.
- Click on the General tab.
- Click on the Check for Updates button to check for updates.
- If an update is available, click on the Install button to install the update.
Conclusion
Running Malwarebytes from Linux is easy and straightforward. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can protect your Linux system from potential malware attacks. Remember to keep Malwarebytes updated and schedule regular scans to ensure that your system remains protected. With Malwarebytes, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your Linux system is secure.
