How to protect your Linux System against viruses and Malware
Anyone who knows Anti-virus programs and Firewalls of Windows will be happy with a switch to Linux. Almost all viruses are designed for Windows, since the majority of the User uses this System. The risk is therefore much greater than for Windows PCs, the Linux device is in contact.
- You can download a .exe file, the Windows that are harmful, can't run your Linux System without Further ADO. In Ubuntu, each user has only the rights to install something, when he enters the Sudo query the password.
- An anti-virus program is not mandatory. Do you want to be on the Safe regular Scans, will help you a program, such as ClamTK more.
- A Firewall you need, as well little - who do not want learns in a further practical tip on how he UFW for Ubuntu configured.
Updates: protection against viruses & Malware
In General, the following applies: The Computer depends on how much the user pays attention to safety. Therefore, pay attention to regular Updates. For more on this topic in a article about Linux Mint.
