Is Linux Really Immune to Viruses and Malware? Here’s the Truth --- One reason people switch to Linux is to have better security. Once you switch to Linux, the thinking goes, you no longer have to worry about viruses and other types of malware. But while this is largely true in practice, desktop Linux isn’t actually all that secure. If a virus wants to wreck shop on your free and open source desktop, there’s a good chance that it can. #Linux #Security #Malware #Antivirus #Safety
