ClamAV (EN)

Definition

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus scanner specifically developed for detecting malware in emails. It uses a continuously updated virus database to identify viruses, trojans, worms, and other malicious software. ClamAV can be integrated into email servers like Postfix to scan incoming and outgoing emails for malware. In the Mailcow solution, ClamAV works closely with SpamAssassin to provide comprehensive protection against spam and malware.

Architecture

flowchart TD     A[E-Mail-Eingang] --> B[ClamAV-Scanner]     B --> C{Malware erkannt?}     C -->|Ja| D[Blockieren/Quarantäne]     C -->|Nein| E[E-Mail weiterleiten]     F[Virendatenbank] --> B     G[SpamAssassin] -->|Zusammenarbeit| B