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Do linux operating system need antivirus ?i use ubuntu os .?

I Use ubuntu Red Hat Enterprise Linux, & centos .do i need antivirus to protect my systems from virus problems ?

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  • Dwight
    5 years ago

    2

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  • boice
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Does Linux Need Antivirus

    Source(s): https://shorte.im/a0dp9
  • AAAJ
    Lv 5
    6 years ago

    I never see antivirus for Linux

  • Neerp
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    I've used Linux for business and personal usage for over ten years, and I have never used anti virus. Linux just doesn't need it.

  • SteveO
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    No. There are a few exploits in the wild for Linux, but none that are terribly severe if you properly manage your system.

  • ege
    6 years ago

    YES. Every system needs a way to protect itself from viruses

  • Dominic
    6 years ago

    nah. Unless you were a business maybe,

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