Imunify malware scanner ai-bolit creates a high CPU load

Issue

Imunify process creates a high CPU load:

Applies to

• Imunify360
• Malware Scanner

Cause

Malware Scanner is active.  Resource usage increase is expected.

Resolution

1. Go to the Imunify360 > Settings > Malware and decrease CPU consumption. The scanning will be taking slightly more time, but the load will be lower.

2. Choose the scanning schedule, so the scanning will be performed when there is a minimal amount of visitors, e.g. weekly scan at 3 AM on Monday:

Additional information

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