Do you have any antivirus recomendations for Linux.

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    Do you have any antivirus recomendations for Linux.

    Install all applications from your package manager.

    Don’t run things as root.

    Don’t visit sketchy websites.

    Run an ad-blocker that isn’t owned by an advertising company.

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      Can you get a virus just for visiting a sketchy website?

      Also, some programs aren’t available via my package manager (I use Fedora) so I have to add 3rd party repos. Is there a general security guide for linux?

      Thank you!

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        Can you get a virus just for visiting a sketchy website?

        Not with an uptodate browser. But there was malware in adverts on normal webpages. Even CIA recommends an adblocker.

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        Nowadays it is almost impossible to get a virus just from visiting websites. As for security recommendations I would recommend never running applications as roo that 100% don’t need it, as for 3rd party repos I would always be a by mindful of the apps but generally there isn’t too much of a risk, of getting a virus.

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        There have been cases of malware exploiting scripts and even images being displayed, whether directly hosted on the site or via compromised ads.