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[Discuss] What do typical Linux users do WRT protecting their systems from malware



On Jul 20, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Chris Tyler wrote:
> 
> A few of my public-facing Linux systems have been compromised over the
> years, usually through old versions of server software. However, none of
> my SELinux-protected systems have been compromised to date.

I've had two.  One was a remote NFS exploit.  The other was a weak root password that got hit by a script kiddie.

--Rich P.





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