Comments on: Does Ubuntu Linux Really Need Antivirus Software?

By: 3vi1

3vi1 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:34:00 +0000

The virus you speak of is a Windows virus, and won’t run on Ubuntu. Just plug in the thumbdrive and open the docs with LibreOffice.

By: Does ubuntu need anti-virus

Does ubuntu need anti-virus — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:53 +0000

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By: zia

zia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:26:49 +0000

hello sir..i m new to ubuntu 11.10 …
i was wondering tht i have a usb which has my important documents and it also has a virus in it…so how can i be sure to get those documents out safely from the usb ..

thankyou

By: Ubuntu security. - I don't feel 50 Forums

Ubuntu security. - I don't feel 50 Forums — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:13:36 +0000

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By: UbuntuLinuxHelp

UbuntuLinuxHelp — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:06:46 +0000

@Steven
Windows was on that PC… Linux has a different permission system. As “yochai” pointed out:

“…it is extremely difficult to write a Linux virus as UNIX systems run multi-user enviroments (specific permission sets are given to specific processes depending on the user)…”

and

“…if you downloaded a nasty executable it STILL couldn’t hurt your machine as it only had the rights of the program that downloaded it— namely firefox, which is being run by you, the normal user…”

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:29:10 +0000

My ubuntu 11.04 was INFECTED! My ports were open to the world. I had to scrap my os and start with a whole new distro. My setup was dual boot. windows with full service packs,updates,firewall, and antivirus;behind a router. I really only use my linux partition,but everything was infected. My windows was owned with all ports open.ubuntu had maybe 30 or 40 ports. Linux is getting popular; ubuntu even more so. Be warned. My antivirus programs did not catch it. My port scanners, vulnerability tests did. ALWAYS USE PROTECTION! Here’s an example of a devoloper hacked! http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Kernelorg-hacked/

By: Preacher

Preacher — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:18:06 +0000

As Roger has endlessly pointed out: Very few of the already few Linux AV choices offer real-time protection. Their main purpose is to detect Windows threats.

Coding a Linux virus has to rely on a bug/exploit that rest assured that a security update will address in no time BEFORE you have the virus signature for your AV.

If you have very little OS knowledge you will know that even if your account is compromised you can use another to repair it if needed or easly recreate it in the worst case scenario (no OS is infallible). If a threat is well written enough that you have to recreate your account, then the chance of a AV to detect it is very little.

I’ve been using Linux for over 5 years and I know there have never been a threat on my systems in that time. I am one of those users that enjoyed of a divinely pure Windows box and taking those security and good practices to the Linux world ended up in a huge improvement of a yet healthy system.

The best of security suites can’t beat the lack of common sense ladies and gentlemen…

By: Manuel Fernandez

Manuel Fernandez — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:14:03 +0000

Thanks for the info. Actually, I’ve already looked at AVG and have downloaded it. Have yet to install it (will happen today). Thanks again!

By: james

james — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:16:07 +0000

I use a linux VM to browse on a windows machine – the antivirus is used to scan the folder that holds any files that will move to the windows host (files stay in the linux vm drive and then scan and copy to a shared folder if I want to open with windows) This arrangement has helped me to browse FREELY for months on sites that would bring a fully patched, AV/Spyware/Malware software protected XP machine to its knees. I know I shouldn’t go to that kind of site, but I WANT to and this is AMERICA – right?? It also helps me to see what kinds of clever triggers the bad guys are creating. Never get tired of being in linux and being told my C: drive is infected!

By: Grant

Grant — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:33:11 +0000

Hello I’m fairly new to Linux after 2 wretched years of learning everything from scratch on Win7 and Xp. Tonight was my Epiphany when my newly online mate asked for help ashen white and trembling. After finding all fine with his laptop I realised Windows leverage is fear!

The ever present threat of Viruses,Spyware,Malware(deep breath!),defragging,updates,registry cleaning,more vital updates ad nauseum! Not Fun! Plus it’s MORE work than Linux ever is!

Windows users are SCARED of Linux! A whole new World of hurt to flinch from! Well enough is enough! I’ve had enough bullying! Ubuntu is STABLE very beginner friendly and secure. Windows DOES NOT DO IT ALL FOR YOU!

Brothers and Sisters I have left the Veal Crate! My friends all use Windows so I shall use AV after all it is hardly Gentlemanly conduct to infect your Lady Friends IMHO! LOL!