I'm planning to switch my father's computer to Linux as my main operating system for gaming and browsing, since I haven't used Linux before. I've noticed that many Linux users don't use antivirus software, which makes me wonder how they know if their PC is infected. Do you avoid downloading stuff like fangames from Game Jolt, or do you just take the risk? Also, I've always used paid antivirus on Windows, so I'm curious about the security measures in Linux.
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One of the awesome things about switching to Linux is that I rarely worry about spyware or viruses. It’s such a relief not to think about that constantly. But if you're concerned, running scans with ClamAV can help, although it’s not as user-friendly as Windows options.
To spot if your Linux machine is infected, look for unusual network activity that you can't trace back to a legitimate source. Also, keep an eye on performance drops or unknown processes running in the background. While you can use ClamAV or similar software to scan for viruses, being cautious about where and what you download goes a long way.
If you're ever uncertain about a file, consider running it in a virtual machine. That way, if anything malicious happens, it can easily be deleted and reset without affecting your main system!
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