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