The Sophos Linux/RST-B detection tool is a basic software for detecting viruses. It is easy to use and specifically developed for Linux systems.
It is important to note that EICAR detection is disabled by default, but users can enable it by compiling the source with DETECT_EICAR defined. The comment in detection_tool.c provides more information on this. To use this tool, users need to have GNU libc, C compiler, C99 standard header files and Make.
To install this software on a computer with no unusual configuration, users need to simply type 'make'. However, if their C compiler is named differently or not in their $PATH, they can type CC=/path/to/cc make instead.
To use the tool, users just need to type './detection_tool [-v] < path > [...]' where < path > is the path to be scanned. The '-v' option enables verbose reporting, which means that the tool lists all scanned files and any errors found when opening them.
Overall, the Sophos Linux/RST-B detection tool is a great software for those who need a simple yet effective way to detect viruses. Its ease of use and availability make it a great tool for both novice and experienced users alike.
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