Open-source alternatives to McAfee
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Windows · Mac · LinuxGPL-2.0Replaces partly
ClamAV is a free virus scanner that checks files and email for known malware. It is mostly used on servers and Linux computers. It has no polished windows or constant background protection on Windows and Mac.
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How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
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