Types Of Malware That Linux Security Software Can Protect You From

By Sharlene Fleming


Added security features are a must have for any operating system. With increased connectivity comes the increased exposure to malicious internet content. Thus, defenses against infiltration is required. Know more about Linux security software by reading on.

There are several software that you can install to your Linux OS. These programs adds on to the safety features that are already inherent to your OS. For add on, you can choose among the many that is available in the market, you do not need to get everything, just determine what is most suited to your needs.

Generally, all users will benefit from having a firewall. A firewall is what protects your system from malicious data coming from the internet. As such it serves as your first line of defense. It prevents unauthorized access to and from a private network.

Private networks like those that a bank has greatly benefit from the protection that firewalls offer. Hackers are deterred from getting precious bank information like depositors and their account numbers. Before information can get through the firewall, it is first examined and all information that does not meet the security criteria will be blocked from entering or leaving the intranet.

Safety tools have multiple functions. What you require is largely dependent on the type of files you have. But basically a few functions are needed by all users. These function include system analysis, auditing, data recovery, and network monitoring. These software need to be updated frequently for new malware are always emerging. Among the things that your computer is vulnerable to are discussed below.

A computer virus is a program that, like the virus, can replicate itself and start spreading to other computers. Like the real virus, it has to have a host so that it can replicate. In the case of a computer virus, the host is an existing program. All viruses make illegal changes in your system. It might not be damaging but such changes are undesirable.

Worms unlike virus do not need a host to replicate. Instead, they take advantage of the vulnerability of the security so that it can spread itself to other computers. Trojan horse is so named because like the Trojan horse in Greek mythology, it disguises itself as harmless only to corrupt your files or system. This malware is used by hackers so they could steal information from the network that they have attached themselves to.

Spy ware, like spies gather information. Information like passwords, personal identification numbers, and internet using habits can be gathered by spyware. Adware are basically benign unless it carries with it a spy ware. Ad wares are more of an annoyance rather than a threat. They just pop up on your screen disrupting what you are doing.

Defenses from malicious content is needed so you can send and receive information that will not destroy your OS. Linux security software are created for this function. It fortifies your computer's inherent defenses do that hackers are kept at bay.




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