Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware software that can scan, detect, and remove malware from your computer. It is available for Windows and Mac operating systems, but what about Linux? In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Malwarebytes on Linux.
Step 1: Check System Requirements
Before installing Malwarebytes on Linux, you need to make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Malwarebytes for Linux requires a 64-bit version of Ubuntu 16.04 or higher, Debian 9 or higher, or Fedora 28 or higher.
Step 2: Download Malwarebytes
Visit the official website of Malwarebytes and download the Linux version of the software. You can choose between the .deb package for Ubuntu and Debian or the .rpm package for Fedora and other RPM-based distributions.
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Before installing Malwarebytes, you need to install some dependencies that are required for the software to run. Open the terminal and enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install libglib2.0-0 libgtk2.0-0 libpango1.0-0 libglu1-mesa libxt6
This command will install the necessary packages for Ubuntu and Debian. If you are using Fedora or another RPM-based distribution, use the following command instead:
sudo dnf install glib2 gtk2 pango mesa-libGLU libXt
Step 4: Install Malwarebytes
Once the dependencies are installed, navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Malwarebytes package and enter the following command to install the software:
sudo dpkg -i malwarebytes-x.x.x.deb
Replace "x.x.x" with the version number of the package you downloaded. If you are using the .rpm package, use the following command instead:
sudo rpm -i malwarebytes-x.x.x.rpm
Step 5: Launch Malwarebytes
After the installation is complete, you can launch Malwarebytes from the applications menu or by entering the following command in the terminal:
sudo malwarebytes
Step 6: Update Malwarebytes
It is important to keep Malwarebytes up-to-date to ensure that it can detect and remove the latest malware threats. To update Malwarebytes on Linux, enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo malwarebytes update
This command will download and install the latest updates for the software.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can install Malwarebytes on Linux and protect your computer from malware threats. Make sure to keep the software updated to stay protected.
