ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%

ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%

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Bobby Borisov
Dec 4, 2025

ClamAV will retire outdated signatures on December 16, reducing both databases by about 50% to improve performance and trim update costs.

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