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ClamAV

ClamAV is blocked in Syria, as of .

Open-source antivirus engine for detecting malware, with regularly updated signature databases, developed by Cisco Talos.

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFailsUnchanged since:

A tester in Syria reported that downloading virus signature and database updates also failed. No screenshot of the update was provided.

Landing pageFailsUnchanged since:

Opening clamav.net returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page instead of the site.

Need Help with ClamAV?

If you're experiencing issues accessing ClamAV in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Work at Cisco? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Cisco can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, ClamAV is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting ClamAV directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.