Linux / Mac Users: Are You Protected?

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Do You Use Dedicated Malware Scanners?

Yes - as my system(s) have been compromised in the past
6
13%
Yes - never had anything, but I still make sure I’m getting clean files / systems regardless
11
24%
No - the integrated safety measures safe me from any potential threats
7
15%
No - I’m aware of potential risks, but I’m careful enough that I shouldn't get into any problems
22
48%
 
Total votes: 46

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I used a malware detector during the growing pains days of OSX, when I turned SIP off.

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FapFilter wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:48 pm interesting link I just stumbled upon, regarding numbers of known vulnerabilities per OS

https://www.cvedetails.com/top-50-produ ... ?year=2022

I don't know their sources, as it seems to be a bit weird, that according to that list, old Windows versions should actually be safer to use nowadays than current ones, but still.
Also note how most Linux distros and Android are leading the pack, when it comes to having the most vulnerable points. :eek:
And if the namings in that list are correct, current MacOS is not #4 of the most vulnerable systems (that would be OSX), but at #46 of 50
Woah. There's no Arch Linux in the list. Does that mean Arch is safe from these malwares?
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mitigations=off as kernel parameter :)

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topic starter here. maybe i should change the title into "... do you use additional 3rd party security software" as the current title might imply that they'd be completely unprotected straight out of the box.
but then again, most people should already have cast their votes by now anyway
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So-called security software also adds attack surface. It can be counterproductive. Attacks on security software have been common in the last 2 years.

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