Linux Isn't Immune to Malware
The recent rise in malware attacks proves that every operating system, including Linux, needs protection from malicious programs. In fact, studies have shown that Linux malware now accounts for more than 35% of all malware, tripling in number over the past three years.
Most organizations are running some version of Linux, and for many, it is at the core of their operations. Linux is fundamental to organizations with assets running in AWS, Azure, and other cloud vendors as well. As a result, Linux has proven to be a lucrative target for malicious attackers who are finding opportunities to exploit Linux directly. Linux systems can also serve as hosts to Windows viruses. It's time for the Linux community to take these threats seriously.
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Comprehensive Linux Virus Protection Software
Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) offers the power and protection of an industry leading scan engine while supporting the specific features of your operating system. Powertech Antivirus protects your servers running Redhat, Oracle, CentOS, SLES, or Ubuntu Linux from viruses, worms, and malware threats.
You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your scan engine is backed by battle-tested technology, advanced heuristic analysis, and detection, quarantine, and cleaning. With Powertech Antivirus you can take control of and eliminate potential threats, such as:
- Ransomware and trojans
- Macro and script viruses
- Encrypted and polymorphic viruses
- Unknown viruses and suspicious files
- Zero-day threats
- Viruses within compressed, packed, and embedded objects
Childhood's End: Attackers Increasingly Take Aim at Linux Systems
One study found that Linux malware now accounts for more than 35% of all malware, and anyone not taking Linux security threats seriously can face real—and expensive—problems.
Powertech Antivirus Key Features
Native Malware Scanning for Linux Systems
In order to find malware where it hides, it’s important to use a native tool to prevent scan failure and security issues. Powertech Antivirus is specifically designed to scan Linux systems safely and effectively.
Leading Scanning Technology
Powertech Antivirus offers leading scanning technology, helping you eliminate potential threats through advanced detection, cleaning, and quarantining of infected files and objects.
Advanced Heuristic Analysis
Powertech Antivirus detects unknown threats using a technique called heuristic analysis to identify previously unidentified malware by features that often distinguish them, such as unprompted modification of files or replication.
Flexible Scanning Options
You can choose to scan files dynamically as they are accessed by users and processed on the system as well as schedule your scans outside of normal business hours to save processing power. Powertech Antivirus works with IBM, Fortra, and third-party scheduling solutions, so you can control which directories to scan and when to scan them.
Native Scanning for Linux on Power
Powertech Antivirus is the only commercial-grade anti-virus solution built for PowerLinux.
Automatic DAT File Downloads
By keeping virus definitions up to date automatically, Powertech Antivirus protects you from the new malware threats that occur each day.
Cross-Platform Protection
Powertech Antivirus protects your systems from direct Linux attacks, but it also blocks Windows virus threats from being spread across your Linux environment. Powertech Antivirus won't let your Linux systems serve as hosts to Windows viruses.
Multi-Threaded Support for On-Demand Scans
On a partition/VM with many logical processors, on-demand scans can only use one of the processors. If no other application is using them, the other processors are just idling. Powertech Antivirus’ multi-threaded support makes use of that idle CPU power to greatly reduce the time it takes to run on-demand scans.
I’m very happy with the simplicity and the effectiveness of Powertech Antivirus. Fortra has great people and the support is second to none. The product is very easy to install, very easy to comprehend, and very easy to maintain. There was no reason to consider any other options.
Ron Smith, The COMP Performance Group
Protection Without Sacrificing Performance
Enterprise antivirus software provides a critical layer of protection, but many system administrators have concerns over system performance issues that may arise from installing antivirus software across their Linux environment. Advanced malware protection with Powertech Antivirus is lightweight and has minimal impact on system performance. Flexible scanning options allow users to determine whether they want to protect their systems in real-time or schedule on-demand scans during opportune maintenance windows. However, those that choose real-time protection experience little performance impact. In fact, most hardly notice the software is running – until it detects a virus of course.
When Malware Attacks Your IBM i, AIX and Linux Servers
Malware has been around for decades, and businesses know they need to protect PCs from these malicious programs. But many organizations don’t realize that server-level malware protection is equally important.
Protect Your Systems from Ransomware, Malware, and Viruses
Ransomware, malware, and viruses can cut off access to mission-critical data, causing hours of downtime and bringing productivity to a standstill. With the average cost of a data breach reaching nearly $4.45 million dollars in 2023, critical systems need commercial-grade protection. Powertech Antivirus is designed to protect your Linux servers from these malicious programs. Get started with your free trial today.
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