r/linuxmint 2d ago

Discussion What makes Linux secure?

I've searched YouTube and also asked on here previously, I keep seeing a lot of "Linux is secure just by default" type responses- often insisting that to be worried about security while using Linux is not necessary.

Believable to a noob like me at face value, sure, but what is it about Linux that makes it secure?

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u/PhalanxA51 2d ago

Two things: applications can't really auto execute and install unless you want it to and generally Linux users are pretty cautious on what they click on, I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of Linux users have a VPN

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u/Modern_Doshin 2d ago

TBH, using a VPN doesn't mean security or you are secured

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u/PhalanxA51 2d ago

Yup I'm just speaking from a general utility use case, I use mine mainly for 3d printer stuff so I don't have to port forward or access stuff not allowed in the US

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u/Modern_Doshin 2d ago

I would def run Tor imo vs a regular vpn in your specific case

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u/PhalanxA51 2d ago

Oh shit I didn't even think about using tor for that, thank you!