By default, maldet is a tool operated exclusively via the command line (terminal). What Bithostel TI does by deploying maldet-gui is deliver a web-based graphical user interface (WebGUI) so that you, or your team, do not need to memorize terminal commands to keep the server protected.
Why is Maldet so widely used on Linux servers?
Unlike traditional antivirus software that looks for threats targeting end-users (like flash drive or Windows viruses), maldet was designed specifically for hosting environments and server threats. It uses real-world network edge threat data to identify:
Web Shells: Scripts in PHP, Perl, or Python that hackers upload to the server to control it remotely.
SPAM Injection: Malicious codes hidden in websites (very common in WordPress installations) used to send out mass emails.
System Backdoors: Backdoors opened by attackers after exploiting a vulnerability (such as outdated plugins).
It often works in conjunction with ClamAV as the scanning "engine" (since ClamAV is extremely fast at reading files), but using LMD's specialized signatures.
Advantages of Bithostel's "maldet-gui" Service
The professional installation that includes a web interface solves maldet's biggest problem: usability. With this service, day-to-day operations become visual and simplified:
Dashboard (Centralized Panel): Allows you to see the server status, when the last scan was performed, and if any threats were detected, all on a single screen through the browser.
One-Click Scans: You can start a scan in a specific directory (like the /var/www/ folder of a website) just by clicking buttons, without needing to connect via SSH.
Quarantine and Logs Management: When an infected file is found, maldet can automatically move it to quarantine. Through the WebGUI, you can view the list of isolated files, read the reports (logs), and decide whether you want to permanently delete the file or restore it (in case of a false positive).
Visual Scheduling: Easy configuration (via integrated cron jobs in the interface) for automatic daily or weekly scans.
If you are looking to hire this service from Bithostel, it is an excellent addition to ensure application security, especially if your Linux server hosts client websites, databases, or web systems exposed to the internet.
Website
https://maldet-gui.bithostel.com.br/