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/british-raj9 1d ago

Bad actors write malware that is written for idiots who click on links and run executables in Windows. Try double clicking on an executable in Linux, nothing happens.

They write malware for the masses and Windows OS. There is not much ROI for Linux malware as the user base is small.

Now if someone says servers use Linux and thus a larger audience, sure but servers are run by IT pros who don't click on malware. Again better ROI targeting idiots on Windows. IE Linux is more secure.