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The TENS live-SD can be used for occasional additional security. See [[Interesting_Programs]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 3 October 2016
A common question asked by those new (and not so new) to Linux is what Firewall/anti-virus/anti-spyware is needed.
- a Firewall is essential with any networked computer
- most Linux install and enable an SPI firewall by default
- if "lsmod" includes "IPTables" in its listing then a firewall is enabled
- an SPI firewall in a router is also advisable
- NB - many routers default this to "DISABLED" - be certain to enable it.
- having both firewalls enabled simultaneously is unlikely to cause problems
- most Linux install and enable an SPI firewall by default
- anti-virus is completely unnecessary with Linux
- don't be ripped-off for it
- ClamAV is a free anti-virus scanner app for Linux
- scans foreign storage media and email attachments for Windows viruses
- anti-spyware in Linux relies on an informed user
The TENS live-SD can be used for occasional additional security. See Interesting_Programs
