With the increase popularity of the linux desktop and the steamdeck, will new viruses and malwares be developed for linux systems? should we better use an antivirus?

  •  BoofStroke   ( @knobbysideup@lemm.ee ) 
    18•1 year ago

    Antivirus is a technical attempt at solving a stupid user problem. It does not actually prevent any problems and causes many of its own.

    • run only what you need
    • get what you need only from trusted sources
    • keep what you need up to date
    • configure what you need conservatively
    • admin/root account only for admin stuff. Don’t use root as your general login.