It is important to monitor the log file on a regular basis. Here you will be able to track the regular updating of virus database information and to make sure that your system is as well protected as possible.

Regular update messages should appear similar to the following

Received signal 14, wake up
ClamAV update process started at Wed Jan 26 19:45:07 2005
main.cvd is up to date (version: 29, sigs: 29086, f-level: 3, builder: tomek)
daily.cvd is up to date (version: 685, sigs: 727, f-level: 3, builder: diego)
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Occasionally new software will be released and will need to be updated. Then you may get warning messages such as the following:

Received signal 14, wake up
ClamAV update process started at Wed Jan 26 20:45:07 2005
WARNING: Your ClamAV installation is OUTDATED - please update immediately!
WARNING: Local version: 0.80 Recommended version: 0.81
main.cvd is up to date (version: 29, sigs: 29086, f-level: 3, builder: tomek)
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