Being a Good Netizen--Protecting Linux from Network Nasties | Linux Today

Being a Good Netizen–Protecting Linux from Network Nasties

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 1, 2007

“Microsoft Windows attracts virus writers and malware like
faeces attracts flies. On the far opposite end of the spectrum,
Linux users never find themselves embroiled in debates over whether
Norton AntiVirus is bloated or essential, or whether AVG is better
than e-Trust. Yet, Linux users do need to put thought and effort
into security tools and here’s why.

“In 2003, Keith Peer, the CEO of Central Command, a Linux
antivirus product, stated there were under 100 native Linux
viruses…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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