“Unfortunately, the most popular of Linux distributions are
those with insecure out-of-the-box setups. One of the defining
features of Linux is its customizability, and that can make it more
secure. But, improperly configured, Linux can be notoriously
insecure.”
“Not every Linux user has the time, devotion or patience
needed in order to become an apt, security-minded Linux user.
Fortunately there are a few simple steps that, if followed, can
increase the integrity and security of a network-connected Linux
system.“
“As for the inetd daemon, the “mother of all processes,” you
should be aware of what to look for in the inetd.conf file.”