ClamAV or ImunifyAV Free both are popular antivirus scanners designed for cPanel, each with its own strengths and features. Let’s provide a brief introduction to to help you assess which one might be the best fit for your needs.
Antivirus or anti-malware scanners protect users from uploading and using malicious data on your Linux VPS. While your choice of Linux operating system (OS), or other OS, can change the probability for successful cyber-attacks, it won’t negate it completely.
There are many free AV scanners for every OS including Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, and SUPER AntiSpyWare. For cPanel server security, the two most popular options are ClamAV or ImunifyAV Free. In this article, we’ll discuss:
cPanel AV Scanning
cPanel, a widely used web hosting control panel, provides various tools and options for antivirus (AV) scanning to enhance the security of hosted websites and server environments. Here’s an overview of the common AV scanning features and tools available in cPanel:
- ClamAV Integration:
- Description: ClamAV is a popular open-source antivirus engine known for its versatility in detecting malware and viruses.
- Integration: Many cPanel installations come with ClamAV integration, allowing users to perform manual scans and configure automatic scans for their accounts.
- Usage: Users can initiate on-demand scans of their home directories, public_html folders, and email accounts through the cPanel interface.
- ImunifyAV (Free and Premium):
- Description: ImunifyAV, developed by CloudLinux, is specifically designed for cPanel environments to enhance website security.
- Integration: ImunifyAV seamlessly integrates into cPanel, offering both free and premium versions with varying features.
- Features: ImunifyAV provides real-time scanning, automatic cleanup of infected files, and a user-friendly interface within cPanel