Dr.Web for Linux Components

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For protecting of workstations running under OS GNU/Linux family, the following anti-virus components are provided:

Scanner

The component which performs scanning of file system objects (files, directories, boot records) and running processes on demand or as scheduled to detect threats.

SpIDer Guard

The component which operates in resident mode and monitors file operations (creation, opening, closing, and running of a file). It sends File Checker tasks to scan new and modified files or executable files upon a program startup.

SpIDer Gate (can be managed on station only)

The component which works in resident mode and monitors all attempts to access the Internet. It checks whether the requested URL in unwanted category of web resources or in the user's black list, and, if so, blocks access to the resource. The component also sends File Checker tasks to scan files downloaded from the Internet (from web servers whose access is not restricted) and blocks their download if they contain threats.

Additionally, if it has the permission from the user, the component sends URL to Dr.Web Cloud service for a check.

File Checker

The auxiliary component. It is used by Scanner, SpIDer Guard and SpIDer Gate for file checking and managing of Quarantine.

Scanning Engine

The auxiliary component. It is used by File Checker for managing of virus databases during file checking.

Dr.Web ConfigD

The auxiliary component. It coordinates operation of all Dr.Web for Linux components.

Dr.Web Link Checker (can be managed only locally)

This is an extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, which allows to scan the content of downloaded webpages for malicious links and obtrusive advertising as well as to block such downloads automatically.

Quarantine

Isolates malicious and suspicious objects in the special folder.

info

Description of how to manage Quarantine via the Control Center you can find in the Administrator Manual.