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Do you need antivirus on Linux?
If you've been a Windows user for years, then you are well aware of the need for antivirus software. It's a given. But does the same hold true for the open-source operating system?
ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ImagesI've been using Linux as my primary operating system since 1997 and I have never installed a desktop antivirus solution on any computer. What you do need to understand is that on any Linux system, for an application (be it LibreOffice, Evolution, Spotify, Slack, or even a piece of malware) to be installed, you have to give it explicit permission to do so by typing your user password. But for those who want to add some layer of protection, I would recommend installing the uBlock Origin extension on your web browser of choice.
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