Why is Linux considered to be safer then Windows??
Why is Linux considered to be safer then Windows??
Absolutely correct, though users of Linux generally have a better grasp of their systems regarding PCs and software... This makes them significantly less prone to falling victim to online mistakes.
Although this applies, individuals familiar with the internet are unlikely to respond to those 'win free ipad' notifications.
theres plenty of malware designed for your modem & router. Ransomware runs on linux network devices to infect both windows and linux fileservers. however it is safer for several reasons other than market share because that market share argument is not applicaable where so many modems, routers, servers & NAS are running linux. Microsoft was too slow to implement user admin controls for home users; default XP login ran as admin; everyone rejected UAC on vista, but it was done better on both linux and mac by default. User super user escalation is still done better on linux and mac as it requires a password and no credentials are stored on microsoft's cloud or sent over the network. There is a zero day exploit in microsoft's networking, i cant remember its name right now, it exploits user credentials that get sent through a microsoft domain. I guess it comes down to respect for privacy, public ownership of source code, open auditing of code, university and government research contributions
Apple developed the CUPS printer server with minimal open-source components. The POSIX standard doesn't seem to offer much flexibility for exploits.
Many operating systems operate on Linux rather than Windows. Devices like cars, smartphones, and most servers commonly use Linux. Even though it isn’t the top choice for desktops, it shouldn’t be considered more popular.
To check for malware on your router, you could use tools like Wireshark to analyze network traffic. Look for unusual patterns or unexpected connections that don’t match normal behavior. If you notice strange data flows or unauthorized access attempts, it might indicate an infection.
I notice most issues stem from DNS configurations. It brings to mind an outfit in one former Soviet state that operated its own DNS servers and removed ads from websites, earning millions before their government deployed attack helicopters to take them offline. There was also a major incident in Germany last year when a widespread modem failure occurred due to a large-scale infection. For safety, I use open DNS and their welcome page as my browser homepage. The other tip is changing the default admin password on your router—most people don’t do it. You might consider setting up a proxy or packet logger, though it would require significant time. It’s interesting that no major antivirus company has released a commercial firewall product for residential use yet. There are a few small firms making modems with custom firmware, but they’re rarely discussed.