How to auto-scan any plugged in usb storage device with clamav?

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I'd like to do an automatic virus scan on any plugged in usb device using ClamAV. I'm using Ubuntu 12.04.

The closest thing I found was:

The first one is not working for me and the second one seems to target a known device.

Is there a tutorial around I've missed? Or can I get some help with udev rules that apply to any usb storage device added? Currently nothing seems to do anything.

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