Does a New Linux Gaming PC Need Antivirus, and Is Arch a Good First Distro?
I'm planning to build my first gaming PC and want to use Linux because I don't want to upgrade to Windows 11. I've used Windows my whole life…
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Do I need antivirus for a new Linux gaming PC, and is Arch a good first distro?
I'm building my first gaming PC and want to use Linux instead of upgrading to Windows 11. I've used Windows all my life and have never used Linux…
How can I check an Ubuntu-based system for malware?
My computer runs Tuxedo OS based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and it has started behaving strangely. What is the best way to check the system for malware and…
How difficult is it to get malware on Linux, and how should I scan for it?
I've been using Linux for a while and really enjoy it, but I'm wondering how likely it is to encounter malware compared with other operating systems. What habits…
What’s the best way to check an Ubuntu-based system for malware?
My computer runs Tuxedo OS, based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and it has started behaving strangely. I'd like to check for malware and remove anything suspicious if necessary.…
Is antivirus software necessary for Nobara Linux?
I've been using Windows which has Microsoft Defender, but I'm curious if there are good antivirus options for Nobara Linux. I know Linux is generally less vulnerable to…
How Do I Remove a Browser Hijacker from Firefox Without Extensions?
I've noticed that I've somehow installed a browser hijacker while using Firefox, but I only have a couple of extensions: uBlock and Privacy Badger. I've disabled AI assistance…
Is antivirus software necessary for Linux users?
I'm curious about how to stay safe on Linux since I know that avoiding unknown downloads is key. How does Linux stack up in terms of safety compared…
Can't Change Permissions on freshclam.log File – Help Needed!
I'm having a bit of an issue with changing the permissions on a log file located in /var/log/clamav. I've been able to adjust the permissions for other files,…
How to Properly Use ClamAV for Scanning My Linux System?
I'm using Linux Mint 22.2 and have already installed ClamAV. I'm wondering if running the command "clamscan ~/*" in the terminal will scan my entire computer for malware…
Do I Really Need Antivirus Software on Linux?
I'm new to using Arch Linux and I'm curious about antivirus software. I used Norton on Windows, but it's not available for Linux. My question is, do I…