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Would We Need Antivirus For Desktop Linux? |
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Source: Information Week - Posted by Ryan Berens
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Linux is often known for being a staple of security. Whether its about the kernel itself, the secured applications or in this case viruses, Linux has always been up to the challenge. what happens if the big boys like Symantec or Norton start making A/V for Linux platforms? Would it even be needed...
So what about viruses written specifically to target Linux? Yes, such beasts do indeed exist. That said, the nature of an open-source platform makes it that much easier (and faster) to close over the holes that they exploit. This is as it should be, and right now a big part of the appeal of running Linux on the desktop is that you're not a broad target for malware.
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