What is Beekavach?
Beekavach is an open-source antivirus solution designed specifically for Linux systems. It aims to provide enterprise-grade protection for Linux desktops, servers, and IoT devices against modern malware threats.
Beekavach utilizes advanced heuristic scanning engines to identify malicious behaviors and block threats in real-time. It has kernel-level integration for detecting rootkits and fileless malware. The scan engine is optimized to have minimal impact on system performance.
Key features include:
- Real-time scanning of accessed files and running processes
- On-demand and scheduled scans
- Quarantining infected files
- Blocking connections to malicious URLs
- Kernel integration for detecting advanced threats
- Easy-to-use GUI and command line interfaces
- Customizable scan settings and whitelists
- Lightweight design for resource-constrained systems
Beekavach can be installed on any Linux distribution like Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, etc. It is released under an open-source license for free use by individuals and businesses.