Malware Found in Ubuntu - Is This the Time to Start to Panic?
There is some malware found on Ubuntu lately. This malware is part of the screensaver, which could be taken off the popular site for GNOME themes and plugins. Does this mean that Ubuntu and Linux are now uncertain as well as other operating systems?
First, look at the situation. This is a place where anyone can upload anything they want to share with korisnicima.Upload the Debian package that could be run on the local system. How to install packages for the Ubuntu system a user must physically type in your password in order to enable it to run. After being allowed to run then and only then can run.
This means that the user must personally assume, enter a password, and start the Debian package in order for this type of malware to be installed in the system. There are very few take the steps to do it. It is likely that first-time users to go through all these steps as it will delete important files and destroy their system.
If you want to remain completely safe, follow these steps to protect yourself.
Do not install random software you can find on the internet. Stay with the official Ubuntu packages if you want to be 100% sure that you will not have any problems. It's rare that you will ever encounter a malicious packet, but there is very little chance.
If you downloaded the Debian package that is not part of the official Ubuntu packages, do some basic research on what you install. If someone has a positive opinion on the software, it is very likely that it is safe.
I do not ever paste a random code in your terminal, if you're not sure what that really works for your machine.
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