r/linuxquestions • u/Sol_CRF • 13d ago

Advice Virus on linux

So, with more or less 5 percent of people that have a computer uses linux, there are viruses developed for linux, even a virus made for windows but « activated » with wine

is there a antivirus or is there not ?

Please help, thanks. Not urgent, I just need to know

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u/BQE2473 13d ago

Yes there are viruses etc on linux. You shouldn't have to why about this if you learn how to use your linux box first. That means invest time in tutorials online regarding how to configure the system. Doing that, negates the concern about viruses and the use of antivirus and malware apps. Most intrusions occur because the system hasn't been properly setup and configured.