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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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how to be secure for idiots? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 days ago by lemmingsareawesome@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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linux isnt immune to viruses even though its not as bad as windows

what should i do to be safe if i have a safe browser, vm, but pirate and download risky things? i know its a vm but i still dont want to have to delete everything in the vm if something happens. also the malware doesnt go to the router and spread rigt????

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[–] lemmingsareawesome@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

im not allowed t mess with the home network (its not mine)

[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Let's step back actually.

What is your current PC running for an OS?
What VM software are you using?
What is your level of technical experience? (1 through 10)
What are you the most worried about happening to your computer and home network?

[–] lemmingsareawesome@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

framework qubes xen hypervizor 3 or 4 stolen pii by hackers and companies and having to replae every device

[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you've already got Qubes and Xen Hypervisor running, your technical level is high enough for sure. And honestly, your security is already probably good enough.

Qubes has very secure defaults, I don't think you need to do anything else, honestly what you have already might be overkill, but idk your use case.

Make sure you can't see your torrent/download machine VM from any other devices on your network. Use Nmap as long as it's your network. Don't use it on a corporate or university network, it will likely get your device totally locked out and you in big trouble.

[–] lemmingsareawesome@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

no need to glaze me lol i just installed it and dont know how to do anything lol it boots but it has a lot of problems idk how to fix

what do u do if it is visible? ( ihavent downloaded yet i looked at the site and i have no iddea what to do so much info)