Virus scanner: ClamAV 1.4.0 is here and comes with new functions
A new version of CalmAV has been released. As of now, only a 64-bit version is available for download.
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Version 1.4.0 of the open source virus scanner ClamAV has been released for Linux and Windows. The latest version comes with a few new functions.
Only 64-bit by default
In an article on the current version, the developers explain that they will no longer be offering a 32-bit Linux version from now on. The background to this is that support for their previous build environment based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 is coming to an end. They are now using Alma Linux 8, which does not support 32-bit images. However, if you need a 32-bit Linux version of the scanner, you can still create it yourself from the source code. A 32-bit version is still available for download for Windows.
An ARM64 version is also available for download for Windows. There are currently no ARM64/aarch64 packages for Linux.
New functions
ClamAV can now also unpack ALZ and LHA/LZH archives and scan them for PC malware. In addition, the Image Fuzzy Hashing scan option can be deactivated if desired. This function scans image files for embedded malware.
The developers have also made general improvements and fixed bugs. For example, they have optimized the SystemD service for ClamOnAcc so that the service shuts down more quickly. Several warnings during compilation have also been fixed.
Outlook LTS release
The next LTS version of the virus scanner is to be announced later this year. Support for ClamAV 0.103 LTS expires on September 14, 2024. From this date, the release will no longer receive security updates and developers will be able to block signature updates. Until the new LTS version is released, users will have to rely on ClamAV 1.0.6 LTS.
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