Short description of eScan for Linux Desktops 2.0: eScan for Linux Desktops (eScan) is a reliable virus scanning software for machines running on Linux. eScan protects your machines from virus and other threats. It offers a complete and secure anti-virus security solution. With the increased penetration of Linux as an alternate operating system for desktops, attacks on Linux based machines has increased. About 90% of the viruses today enter the organizations via Internet and through emails.