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Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency

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On 2023-01-26 08:27, Andreas Kohlbach wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:59:16 -0300, Internetado wrote:
>>
>> While Linux malware reached never-before-seen numbers in 2022, the
>> total number of new malware developments among other major computing
>> platforms fell. The post Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels
>> Amid Hacker Inconsistency appeared first on LinuxInsider.
>>
>> https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/linux-malware-rates-rise-to-record-levels-amid-hacker-inconsistency-176834.html?rss=1
> 
> The article says running infected executable. Assuming those were not
> installed via a package manager. People should really consider not to
> install software from external sources.
> 
> The article also says:
> 
> |    “To protect themselves and their families against both existing and
> |    emerging threats, home users should educate themselves about
> |    potential dangers and utilize cyber protection solutions such as
> |    next-gen antivirus software, a VPN, a DNS filter, and parental
> |    control apps across their digital devices,” said ReasonLabs CEO and
> |    co-founder Kobi Kalif.
> 
> ReasonLabs by chance sells "Antivirus Security Solutions" according to
> their web page. Go figure.

Yeah. Maybe I'll read later the piece, but I have not yet seen a 
feasible explanation of why VPN can be a security mesure. Unsure about a 
DNS filter. They are related to privacy, not to security, IMO.

A relative was convinced by the firm that sells (or hires) her the 
antivirus, and sold it as for security. Then she asked me to install it. 
I told her to cancel the subscription instead.

It may be security if in your country of residence the authorities are 
dangerous. That's a different issue.


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency "Internetado" <internetado@bbs.alt119.net> - 2023-01-25 23:59 -0300
  Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Andreas Kohlbach <ank@spamfence.net> - 2023-01-26 02:27 -0500
    Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2023-01-26 09:42 +0100
      Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Andreas Kohlbach <ank@spamfence.net> - 2023-01-26 15:32 -0500
      Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Roger Blake <rogblake@iname.invalid> - 2023-01-30 00:17 +0000
        Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-01-30 11:37 +0000
          Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Charlie Gibbs <cgibbs@kltpzyxm.invalid> - 2023-01-30 17:44 +0000
            Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Bobbie Sellers <bliss@mouse-potato.com> - 2023-01-30 13:52 -0800
              Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-01-31 09:58 +0000
                Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Charlie Gibbs <cgibbs@kltpzyxm.invalid> - 2023-01-31 19:32 +0000
                OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Bobbie Sellers <bliss@mouse-potato.com> - 2023-01-31 11:52 -0800
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-02-01 10:27 +0000
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency "26C.Z968" <26C.Z968@noaada.net> - 2023-02-01 23:27 -0500
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Charlie Gibbs <cgibbs@kltpzyxm.invalid> - 2023-02-02 18:06 +0000
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-02-02 20:06 +0000
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Charlie Gibbs <cgibbs@kltpzyxm.invalid> - 2023-02-02 22:48 +0000
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency "26C.Z968" <26C.Z968@noaada.net> - 2023-02-03 01:13 -0500
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-02-03 08:46 +0000
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency "26C.Z968" <26C.Z968@noaada.net> - 2023-02-03 01:11 -0500
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency TJ <TJ@noneofyour.business> - 2023-02-05 11:11 -0500
                Re: OT:Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2023-02-05 16:13 +0000
    Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Joerg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.ch> - 2023-01-26 10:36 +0100
    Re: Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency Joerg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.ch> - 2023-01-26 10:38 +0100

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