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It is a common statement that, Linux OS is impervious to virus attacks and more robust than other OS. Isn't that a bit exaggerated statement! ;if not why don't people prefer to switch over to Linux ?
Linux is not a bulletproof system, but you can have a maximum security by following some basic rules:
1- Minimize installed packages
2- Constantly update your Kernel and installed packages
3- Avoid using the root accout as much as you can
4- Use SElinux
5- Use SSH
6- Be aware of what services (daemons) are runing and close the unnecessary ones
7- Do not use a Desktop Environment if you can
i am not aware any OS that is purely safe from virus.mostly windows is effected by the virus because its widely use OS ,where as Linux need more technical skills and expert skills .but chances are pretty less as compare to other because some of the top layer code written in UNIX which is a top second layer of OS.that mean virus can effect almost all OS including Linux.People switch to Linux because of its free distribution and can be modify by user needs.
Wrong, You need to harden server for tightening the security and disable vulnrable application softwares/ports to avoid attacks. Otherwise system will comprmise. I have couple scripts to comprmize linux systems which will check the vulnarable ports and applications
Linux isn't virus or hole proof rather if you look at recent heartbleed issue, Linux systems were much affected. The best bet for any OS is to patch them as soon as the patches are available. However Linux isn't much vulnerable than Microsoft though.
be carful all the operating system are very beautiful but you must know how to handel them and the secrets to make them protected and work with full power
linux is more secure and virus free and no comparision with microsoft.
NOT valid. Some viruses immerged to target Linux machines
Arch is preferable operating system gives the rolling release of packages.