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Does slow internet = virus load ?

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fohat.digs:
My internet has slowed down dramatically in the last few days. I am on AT&T fiber and use Linux Mint OS.

During the decades I used Windows there were numerous free (and very easy to use) virus checkers. Are there any for Linux that are free and easy?

Thanks!

Aethelberht:
Interesting. . .

tp4tissue:
Well the virus can't infect all your devices all at once,  try the other devices, if they're just as slow, it's not a virus.

noisyturtle:
Probably the FBI throttling your connection to monitor your data

Leslieann:
When was the last time you reset your internet and pc? How old is your router/modem?

ClamAV, like other linux anti-virus are just looking for Windows viruses, the AV industry all operates the same using the same definitions and ways to identify viruses. You will need to check resources manually either through terminal or a gui resource monitor. Honestly though, my money is on a loaded up router/modem or a dying router/modem.

A majority of routers/access points are really only good for 1-3 years.
My general rule is for every $50 you spend you get 6-12 months, with Asus and Buffalo being the longer lasting, Netgear being mid, and most others being crap. I also push heavily for open source models/compatibility as they tend to be a bit more stable and if they fail to update you can install aftermarket firmware.

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