06-20-2016, 09:17 PM
Kyle
That is a big promise by Sophos to protect from that much known malware. Honestly, how can we really know that if the program is proprietary? We simply cannot, and while I agree with you that ClamAV doesn't detect a virus/malware as soon as it is introduced to the system, you can always scan each file you download. Personally, I only download files that in some type of video format (mostly .mp4, .mp3, .avi, etc.) so these things pose little risk. Linux, for the most part is secure. As long as you watch what you download apart from programs from the PPA's you will usually encounter no issues. Also, I know many of us Linux lovers enjoy open-source presence in our systems so that's why I recommend ClamAV/ClamTk. Some are migrating from Windows because of all the nasty tricks they are playing against their own customers and are finally wanting to regain their freedom and they see open-source programs as a way to do so.
Run Clam-av or nothing if your all that confident. I am not here to argue about which is the best and safest av. I was just trying to be helpful. Linux can get maleware and a Google search of experts much more knowledgeable than I will confirm the risks but as you said Linux gives you the freedom to do it your way.
That is a big promise by Sophos to protect from that much known malware. Honestly, how can we really know that if the program is proprietary? We simply cannot, and while I agree with you that ClamAV doesn't detect a virus/malware as soon as it is introduced to the system, you can always scan each file you download. Personally, I only download files that in some type of video format (mostly .mp4, .mp3, .avi, etc.) so these things pose little risk. Linux, for the most part is secure. As long as you watch what you download apart from programs from the PPA's you will usually encounter no issues. Also, I know many of us Linux lovers enjoy open-source presence in our systems so that's why I recommend ClamAV/ClamTk. Some are migrating from Windows because of all the nasty tricks they are playing against their own customers and are finally wanting to regain their freedom and they see open-source programs as a way to do so.
Run Clam-av or nothing if your all that confident. I am not here to argue about which is the best and safest av. I was just trying to be helpful. Linux can get maleware and a Google search of experts much more knowledgeable than I will confirm the risks but as you said Linux gives you the freedom to do it your way.