Linux Malware Detect (LMD) is an open-source malware scanner for Linux systems, specifically designed for shared hosting environments. It leverages real-time threat intelligence from network intrusion detection systems and community submissions to identify and eliminate malware. LMD integrates seamlessly with ClamAV to enhance scanning capabilities using both MD5 hash-based and HEX pattern matching detection techniques.
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Step 1: Download and Install Linux Malware Detect
To install LMD, follow these steps:
wget https://www.rfxn.com/downloads/maldetect-current.tar.gz tar -zxvf maldetect-current.tar.gz cd maldetect-1.5/ ./install.sh
Once the installation is complete, you can start scanning your system for malware.
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Step 2: Scan for Malware
To perform a full scan on all public files in user directories, run:
maldet -a /home/?/public_html
To scan a specific directory, replace `/home/yourusername` with the desired path:
maldet -a /home/yourusername
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Step 3: Configure Email Alerts
To receive notifications for detected malware, configure LMD with your email address. Open the configuration file:
vi /usr/local/maldetect/conf.maldet
Adjust the necessary settings for email alerts and automated responses.
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Enhance Detection with ClamAV
For better malware detection, integrate LMD with ClamAV. Check out our ClamAV tutorials for a step-by-step guide.
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