Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

  • LufyCZ@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    A firewall protects open ports on your machine. A browser does not have any open ports.

    Of course they have vulnerabilities, but a firewall won’t protect you from them.