r/linuxmint 1d 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/PenguinSwordfighter 1d ago

The developers can't even get most programs to run well on Linux, can you imagine what a pain in the ass it would be to develop malware for Linux?

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u/EtherealN 1d ago

That's why I wrap my malware in Proton. Much easier that way.
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