• Angry_Autist (he/him)@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    It’s not, in fact out of the box Linux is SIGNIFICANTLY more insecure than windows.

    The thing is, hackers and hack tool makers target the largest market segment to gain the most conversions.

    Apple users used to gush about how virus proof they were until they hit decent market share, and then they got plenty of malware.

    Same thing with Linux but the real difference is you need a few decades of linux experience to fix anything in a timely manner.

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      4 months ago

      Linux is SIGNIFICANTLY more insecure than windows.

      Absolutely not true. I assume you don’t have a source for this? Besides your butt…?

      UPDATE:: They did not have a source.

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        4 months ago

        Does Linux come out of the box with A/V and firewalls?

        On second thought, you’re dismissive little aside just convinced me to excise you from my internet experience for all eternity.

        Ta…