I don't know about this "dr web" , it is commercial software, and obviously they would make attempts to boost sales , by spreading FUD .
Yes I also agree, it is very "naive" for any one to be thinking that just because they use linux, they can not get exploited , hacked or also host and spread viruses that infect windows,
If anyone is concerned, and they should be, about keeping their system clean, maintained, up to date and secure, learning enough about their system and using what is available in the debian repos , is the best way to go (in my opinion).
There is "clamav" also "bleach bit" is very use full, if a GUI is needed, and I recommend
it with "clamav", ClamTK is needed.
It is true, that the "false sense" of security, and thinking one never needs to be concerned about keeping their linux system secure,
Malware can get on a machine only through user carelessness and negligence.
Is a false statement, all though user carelessness and negligence is probably one of the most common ways, neglect as well. But I honestly have my doubts ,that this DR. Web, is much of a solution either,..it is a "gimmick", and probably is responsible for
many people having a "false sense of security",.."Oh , I don't have to do anything , I have Linux with Dr.Web protecting my system"
Here are some links that should be helpful in understanding what really is needed to maintain a Debian system and keep it secure.
https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/secu ... 12.en.html
Same documents, different chapter:
https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/secu ... 10.en.html
And then this, it is from a different forum, but a pretty good article:
http://www.linux.org/threads/malware-an ... inux.4455/
Learning about your Debian system, on your home PC, or server, and being familiar, with all the programs it is using, what files they use, etc ,.and monitoring the system is the best security.
A very use full program, and it should be in your system by default, but if not, it is available in the Debian repos, "TOP"
To start it simply type:
DESCRIPTION
The top program provides a dynamic real-time view of a running system.
It can display system summary information as well as a list of pro‐
cesses or threads currently being managed by the Linux kernel. The
types of system summary information shown and the types, order and
size of information displayed for processes are all user configurable
and that configuration can be made persistent across restarts.
"TOP" does not block anything nor keep any virus or mal ware , out, but if there is something active, messing with your system, there is a good chance you will see it, when looking what is going on on your system,.. Watch out for the "zombies",..
Code: Select all
Tasks: 176 total, 1 running, 175 sleeping, 0 stopped, 0 zombie
It is not as "easy" as buying "Dr.Web", and does take some time to read and study, but in the long run worth much more then some "gimmick" created by software manufactures.
I can not prove it , but I am convinced that many so called "viruses", are written,or "created" by the same programmers , working for these companies, paid by them, then distributed to various sites on the internet, thus creating a need for this kind of software. If I could prove it, I probably would be "assassinated" before I was able to publish any real proof. Some people would/will say that is ridicules, and maybe it is, but it does not change my suspicions.
I check all the links posted, this is part of making sure it is not spam, well that sometimes leads to me looking at websites I shouldn't have, I usually check the web site, before I actually look at it, via some site scanning services, or "Mywot.com", often at "mywot.com the questionable website is all ready reported and listed, many have reports of mal ware and viruses having been detected all ready on those sites, obviously , I don't go and follow a link to a site that is all ready reported and know to be a source of mal-ware, viruses, etc,.. usually the sites that spammers post links to also are "scams", as well, Any way, to make a all ready to long of a post, a little shorter,
I do scans on my computer regularly, at least once a week, sometimes sooner, and it is not unusual to get 2 or 3 hits, of "viruses that target windows ", often just false/positives, others very real, I stopped checking them out a long time ago, I just delete them, usually they get into the system via sites that require using "cookies", and are in the "chromium" caches.
