Help running maldet scan

n1kko

I started a scan with maldet using

maldet -a /

It's taking forever, is there anyway to stop it?

rethinkvps

Ctrl + C

wych

kill the process?

linuxthefish

Open another SSH connection / switch to a different tty and "killall -9 maldet".

n1kko

Thanks killed it

Sady

Just an offtopic advice,
Always start maldet scan with screen If you want to cancel at some point then just do screen -r & then CTRL+C

linuxthefish

In screen can also press CTRL + A, then type ":kill" and press enter to kill the process and screen.

n1kko

@Jack said:
The title of this is misleading...

Its like you're about to tell us about an issue with Maldet rather than you just not being able to use it properly.

Changed title. What commands should I use for screen scan etc etc?

wych

n1kko said: What commands should I use for screen scan etc etc?

http://www.rackaid.com/blog/linux-screen-tutorial-and-how-to/ / http://www.tecmint.com/screen-command-examples-to-manage-linux-terminals/

sin

You could install clamav which speeds up maldet scans significantly

n1kko

I have clamav already installed thanks