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Linux-based networks need robust endpoint security, more so now than ever. With cybercriminals targeting both computers and internet of things (IoT) devices, even non-commercial network owners need to worry about endpoint security. So whether you’re tasked with protecting an enterprise, an institution, or just want endpoint security on your Linux-based home network, it’s important you make the right choices.

Many new programs are appearing in repositories around the web to tackle the latest malware threats, but a lot of them are really bad — some of them can even expose your system to serious malware infection.

However, after testing 30+ Linux-based antiviruses, I found some really good programs. Each of the antivirus programs I tested works on the most popular distros, including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Fedora, and Manjaro. My list includes some of the best antivirus solutions for enterprise and small business users, as well as some really good security tools — but many home users running their own Linux network could benefit from them too. Bitdefender was by far my favorite Linux-based antivirus, but the other programs on this list are worth checking out, too.