Schedule antivirus scans on Linux
You can now configure scheduled antivirus scans on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux. Scheduled scans support hourly quick scans, interval-based quick scans, and weekly full scans, with options for low-priority execution, idle-time scheduling, and randomized start times. Configure scans using managed JSON, the Microsoft Defender portal, or the mdatp CLI.
Documentation: Schedule antivirus scans on Linux
Terms in this update
- Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint secures workstations and servers. It combines antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), attack surface…
- Microsoft Defender XDRMicrosoft Defender XDR brings the signals from the Defender products together in one portal. Separate alerts about email,…
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