How To Install And Use AVG Antivirus In Linux Mint / Ubuntu

Downloading AVG Anti-Virus For Linux
It is necessary for Linux Mint / Ubuntu users desktop user to secure their desktops by installing a zero configuration firewall like Firestarter and install an Anti-Virus like AVG. For a tutorial on how to install and use Firestarter, go here. Here’s how to install and use AVG Anti-Virus in Linux Mint / Ubuntu: 1. Go to http://free.avg.com/us-en/download.prd-alf and click on ‘AVG Free Edition...

How To Check Your Linux Mint System For Rootkit Infection

Chkrootkit is a great free tool for Linux / Unix based systems which locally checks the system for signs of a rootkit. Visit chkrootkit’s home page for a complete list of rootkits that can be detected using this utility. Here’s how to install and use chkrootkit in Linux Mint / Ubuntu: 1. Issue the following command at the terminal – sudo apt-get install chkrootkit 2. After the installation...