2022-10-13 11:58:31
If Linux is
Open Source(“Free”) it will be
fair to think-Since the Linux source code is publicly
available, doesn’t that make it insecure? Can’t hackers go through the source code, find
vulnerabilities and
attack it?
Yes, it is possible? But at the same time, the source code is also available for
scrutiny by good-willed developers.
Ethical hackers are always on the lookout to find any security
loophole in Linux and report it to be patched before any bad actor can misuse it.
But what about
viruses and malware? Well, Linux
doesn’t enable root privileges for all its users – unless manually granted by you (the root). It becomes virtually
impossible for any threat like viruses or malware to attack the
core of the system.
Linux is also the operating system of choice if you’re worried about your
online footprint. Almost all the popular Linux distros respect your privacy and
won’t spy – let alone store or collect – any of your personal data.
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