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ClamXav is a free virus checker for OS X. It uses the tried, tested, and very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end.
I hope you like and use ClamXav a lot and that it helps keep you and your friends/colleagues virus-free. Although I'm providing ClamXav for free, I am increasingly spending more and more time developing it and would really appreciate if you would consider making a donation please. All donations (no matter how small) are gratefully received and would be a huge incentive to help me work on future versions of ClamXav, but more importantly I
I hope you like and use ClamXav a lot and that it helps keep you and your friends/colleagues virus-free. Although I'm providing ClamXav for free, I am increasingly spending more and more time developing it and would really appreciate if you would consider making a donation please. All donations (no matter how small) are gratefully received and would be a huge incentive to help me work on future versions of ClamXav, but more importantly I
What's New
Version 2.6.2:
PLEASE compare the files as clamd.conf is different.
If you don't know what any of that means, you can probably ignore it!
- ClamAV engine updated 0.98.1 *
- Added ability to force engine re-installation by holding option/alt key at launch
- Added ability to download additional signatures from ClamXav.com for greater protection **
PLEASE compare the files as clamd.conf is different.
If you don't know what any of that means, you can probably ignore it!
** If you compile your own ClamAV, this requires the RunFreshclam tool
Version 2.6.2:
PLEASE compare the files as more...
- ClamAV engine updated 0.98.1 *
- Added ability to force engine re-installation by holding option/alt key at launch
- Added ability to download additional signatures from ClamXav.com for greater protection **
PLEASE compare the files as more...
Requirements
Intel, OS X 10.6 or later
Intel, OS X 10.6 or later
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ClamXav is a free virus checker for OS X. It uses the tried, tested, and very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end.
I hope you like and use ClamXav a lot and that it helps keep you and your friends/colleagues virus-free. Although I'm providing ClamXav for free, I am increasingly spending more and more time developing it and would really appreciate if you would consider making a donation please. All donations (no matter how small) are gratefully received and would be a huge incentive to help me work on future versions of ClamXav, but more importantly I rely on donations to pay for my bandwidth costs. Please consider it, see the ClamXav homepage, click the 'More Information' link above on this page.
I hope you like and use ClamXav a lot and that it helps keep you and your friends/colleagues virus-free. Although I'm providing ClamXav for free, I am increasingly spending more and more time developing it and would really appreciate if you would consider making a donation please. All donations (no matter how small) are gratefully received and would be a huge incentive to help me work on future versions of ClamXav, but more importantly I rely on donations to pay for my bandwidth costs. Please consider it, see the ClamXav homepage, click the 'More Information' link above on this page.
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How do we do this?
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mayax reviewed on 25 Jan 2014
http://securityspread.com/detection-rate-results/
I keep wondering if my AV is good enough, and every now and then check macupdate to see what users are recommending; but never know who or what to believe. Anyway, I came across this website and thought I'd share it with people that would like a more conclusive update and comparison between numerous AVs.
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And just for the record, I uninstalled ClamXav yesterday (after using it for several months), and downloaded Avast, and was annoyed to find Okaz.A--an installer trojan, I believe.
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I was finally able to fix it through trial and error.
I had downloaded all the databases, but no way of knowing where to put them (.cvd files), because none existed anywhere on my drive to see where to copy them.
One last effort, I deleted the entire folder; /usr/local/clamXax
That fixed it, even though this makes no sense from the errors in the log. (before deleting it, I had also tried changing the permissions, but that hadn't worked either.)
The program needs better error handling at least. Some kind of reset to automatically do what I did. Just delete the folder that most users probably wouldn't find.
Hopefully this information can help other people.
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ClamAV update process started at Fri Jan 24 18:46:55 2014
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 150.214.142.197)
Trying host database.clamav.net (200.236.31.1)...
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 200.236.31.1)
Trying host database.clamav.net (78.46.84.244)...
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 78.46.84.244)
Trying host database.clamav.net (65.19.179.67)...
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 65.19.179.67)
Trying host database.clamav.net (194.186.47.19)...
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 194.186.47.19)
Trying host database.clamav.net (209.198.147.20)...
nonblock_connect: connect(): fd=6 errno=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 80 of host database.clamav.net (IP: 209.198.147.20)
WARNING: Can't download main.cvd from database.clamav.net
Trying again in 5 secs...
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Holgorio reviewed on 22 Oct 2013
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Razz reviewed on 27 Aug 2013
The file in question is infected with the Mal/DrodZp-A virus.
Note that the test performed was conducted using the most recently available virus definition file for both progams.
Note also that this virus is not new. It's been around for a year or so.
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It did not, however, detect it when it was in the Mail Downloads folder.
Go figure.
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Frank-O'Connor reviewed on 27 Aug 2013
Now, I don't have too many problems not running an anti-virus package on the Mac side of things ... as aside from a few Mac OS7 to MacOS9 viruses, and the odd worm and trojan that has affected MacOS X the Mac has historically not been the target of too many threats - so for me, ClamXav is more a courtesy for certifying files I'm sending to Windows and Linux users than staving off any incipient threat to my system.
That said, I've donated to the developer three times because I am impressed with this package ... I especially like its ability not to get in my way (which the commercial packages seem to do in spades.)
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Psychiatry reviewed on 14 Jul 2013
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What are the differences between the version of ClamXav available to download here and the version on the Mac App Store?
• The App Store version doesn't contain ClamXav Sentry, so it is not able to watch your computer for new files and scan them as they arrive.
• There is no engine installation phase as the App Store requirements stipulate that everything must be self-contained within the app.
• Virus definition updates are downloaded on a per-user basis.
Updates to the ClamXav app itself are taken care of via the Mac App Store.
• Mac OS X 10.6 or greater is required.
• You cannot use ClamXav Sentry to monitor your hard drive and scan new files as they arrive
• You cannot use bring your own installation of the ClamAV engine.
The Mac App Store version is crippled. Thus I recommend the direct download from the developer's site.
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To allow the full capabilities of CalmXav, the Mac App store has to open the possibility of Malware. Obviously this is not acceptable to consumers.
Mac OS X gives you the option of turning on security or not. You obviously have to be at a significantly lower level of security to run the full capabilities of ClamXav.
Another tactic that Malware developers have done is to buy legitimate apps from their developers and then add malware to them. Without telling you, your formerly secure app is now insecure. If ClamXav's developer sold it unknowingly to a malware developer, then you are instantly insecure. This is happening all the time on the Android market. This is why Apple's security model is a better solution for nearly everyone who doesn't have technology saavy.
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Fishscale reviewed on 20 Jun 2013
You have your generous and contributing developers like Mr. Allan who give back to the mac community and provide users with top-notch experiences for free while other developers encouraged by the mac app store look to swindle their customers with $0.99 applications that aren't worth the disk space they consume.
What is amazing is that ClamXav is also on the mac app store! The developer is maintaining TWO separate versions, both for free! I hear developers make excuses all the time that they can't afford to maintain two versions so now only one is maintained, the one on the mas. Mr. Allan does it very nicely and even offers the MAS version through direct download! Can't beat that...
We must also remember it is not free to list an application on mas as one must buy a developer certificate and I am sure Apple has thrown in other costs as well. Truly a rare gem we have, great application coupled with a great developer who cares more about the end product and users than turning a profit. If you use this app, please donate so we can show developers that those of us who enjoy quality software are appreciative and willing to show our appreciation in the form of a donation. It is not asked of us but why give $0.99 to a developer who will never respond to your queries or update the application when you can donate to Mr. Allan and know that you will be supporting a whorthwhile and well cared for product. No brainer, support developers with a great attitude. Support ClamXav!
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I scanned a Mac and found some malware. It shows up in the ClamXav window. But, I can find no record of it in either of the log files.
Am I missing something here?
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My System: 10.4.11/PPC (G4 MDD 1,25 Dual)
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When start this app (ClamXav 2.0.7) the window will appear: "Alert. Please download the latest virus definitions before continuing." When I press "Update Now.", the app will tell that "Definitions already up-to-date", and all starts all over again with "Alert. Please download the latest virus definitions before continuing". So endless loop...
The similar (not to say exactly the same) problem started with previous version where choosing "Update Definitions" gave "Starting update… Update Finished", but actually the database wasn't updated, and a reason "sudo: no tty present and no askpass program specified" was displayed.
Any ideas how to get this great app work again?
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every time it quits unexpectedly after a few mins into scanning
anyone else had this prob?
can anyone advise please
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http://markallan.co.uk/BB/viewforum.php?f=1
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anyone advise please
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What's the URL of that post?
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BTW - my problem is resolved. It appears it was a firewall problem in the hotel I was staying at and working out of. When I returned home, all worked fine.
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However,i've got the problem that it'll scan my removable disks automatically even though i have the option ''scan inserted disks'' unchecked,this adds about 60% cpu usage,so it just becomes kinda hot there...
Anyone here could help me out,hopefully?thanks you guys
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http://markallan.co.uk/BB/viewforum.php?f=1
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This behaviour is reproducible.
First time ever installation of ClamXav, Mac OS X 10.6.3, all updates.
Anyone else?
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If the way that you try to start Sentry is additional to (or different from) the method that's offered within ClamXav, then you may expect a problem.
Have you posted to the ClamXav forum?
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I've been using ClamXav for quite a while now, without difficulty. I am running OS 10.5.8. on an intel core duo iMac.
After upgrading to 2.0.5 I am unable to "update virus definitions."
I get this:
ClamAV update process started at Mon Dec 21 08:27:52 2009
Connecting via 127.0.0.1
main.cvd is up to date (version: 51, sigs: 545035, f-level: 42, builder: sven)
Connecting via 127.0.0.1
connect_error: getsockopt(SO_ERROR): fd=4 error=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 8228 of host 127.0.0.1 (IP: 127.0.0.1)
WARNING: getpatch: Can't download daily-10177.cdiff from database.clamav.net
ERROR: chdir_tmp: Can't create directory ./clamav-876cea3294db713c6c53a6d8f9a39b85
WARNING: Incremental update failed, trying to download daily.cvd
connect_error: getsockopt(SO_ERROR): fd=4 error=61: Connection refused
Can't connect to port 8228 of host 127.0.0.1 (IP: 127.0.0.1)
ERROR: Can't download daily.cvd from database.clamav.net
Giving up on database.clamav.net...
Update failed. Your network may be down or none of the mirrors listed in /usr/local/clamXav/etc/freshclam.conf is working. Check http://www.clamav.net/support/mirror-problem for possible reasons.
I've tried uninstalling and going back to the older version.... no change....anyone help?
I also went to the clamX site, but didn't get any ideas from there.
Thanks;
JB
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I did the uninstall that comes with the package and that uninstalled the engine. After a re-install (with a new engine) all works as it should.
I do have to say that I love this app and kudos to the developer.
I have a PC for work and the virus detection on that one is just so boring.
Clam stuff like this is just such a hoot.... "I will quarantine infected files
..." Shades of "Hal." LOL!
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