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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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[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

1 - there's 2 things to consider here... A) Your files (documents, photos, etc) B) Everything else (the Windows / Linux mac operating system, applications, your screensaver, printer defaults, etc)

You only need to backup A.

It's up to you if you want / have space for B

But, 1st time, backup everything. Then do item 2 (screw up) big time and do a full restore.

Once you've done that, you're set for life