ClamAV can be used in a few different ways. Most importantly, it provides the ability to scan files in realtime (on-access) or to scan the file system periodically.
I tried configuring ClamAV to both perform on-access virus scanning and to perform nightly full filesystem scanning. Using the on-access option did not prove to be very useful, however a scheduled full system scan seems to be of value.
Here is my story.
