Linux operating systems have been considered less vulnerable than Windows systems for many years but the myth that they are immune to virus attack is completely false.
The Linux platforms early low instance of attacks was primarily due to the lack of root access required for malware to infiltrate the system, the Linux communitys ability to quickly patch vulnerabilities, and the low adoption rate of Linux in the corporate network. This made Linux a lower priority target for the writers of malware. However, that priority is changing quickly as the platforms popularity across sectors increases.
Bitdefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices is a versatile on-demand scanner for Linux and FreeBSD systems. The stand-alone scanner protects both UNIX-based and Windows-based disk partitions by scanning for viruses and spyware. Easy to use graphical user interface complements a powerful command line interface that fully supports operating systems scripting tools.
