Working with Antivirus on

Customizing Antivirus Scan Options

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In the Antivirus section, you can customize the scan by setting the following options:

Action: Ignore the scan result, move the file to a separate directory, or delete the infected files
Recursive: Implement and scan directories, sub-directories, and files
Scan Directory: Specify the directory

To customize Antivirus scan options:

Navigate to Settings > Security > Antivirus.
Click Options.
Choose the required options and click Apply.
A message Option changes are accepted! appears.

Scheduling Antivirus Scan

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An Antivirus scan can be scheduled only from the Web UI.

Navigate to System > Task Scheduler.
Search Anti-Virus system scan.
If it is present, then scanning is already scheduled.
Verify the Frequency and update if required.
If Antivirus system scan is not present, then follow these steps:

a. Click +New Task.

b. Add the details, such as the Name, Description, and Frequency.

c. Add the command line steps, and Logging details.

Updating the Antivirus Database

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You must update the Antivirus database or the signature files frequently. This ensures the Antivirus is updated so it can pick up any new threats to the appliance. The Antivirus database can either be updated from the official ClamAV website, local websites, mirrors, or using the signature files. The signature files are downloaded from the website and uploaded on the ESA Web UI. The following are the Antivirus signature database files that must be downloaded:

Working with Antivirus Logs

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Log files are generated for all system and database activities. These logs are stored in the local log file, runtime.log which is saved in the /etc/opt/Antivirus/ directory.

You can view and delete the local log files.

Viewing Antivirus Logs

The logs for the Antivirus can be viewed from the ESA Web UI. The logs consist of Antivirus database updates, scan results, infections found, and so on. These logs are also available on the Audit Store > Dashboard > Discover screen. You can view all logs, including those deleted, in the local file.