I think it’s reasonable to be concerend about Linux security. I do acknowledge that Windows just had more time to be tried and tested with malware and user error to have more safeguards, but I’m hopeful that Linux will get more secure while enduring less struggles than Windows as it gets popular.
My general recommendation if you do decide to go with Linux is to keep your OS up to date, verify the apps you use (do you trust the devs, the distribution method, etc.) and use common sense (not every command you copy from the internet needs sudo, etc.).
I’ve recently started using secureblue myself and it’s been a bit of an eye-opener on how secure you can make Linux and how much is still needed to be done.
I think it’s reasonable to be concerend about Linux security. I do acknowledge that Windows just had more time to be tried and tested with malware and user error to have more safeguards, but I’m hopeful that Linux will get more secure while enduring less struggles than Windows as it gets popular.
My general recommendation if you do decide to go with Linux is to keep your OS up to date, verify the apps you use (do you trust the devs, the distribution method, etc.) and use common sense (not every command you copy from the internet needs sudo, etc.).
If you’re really curious on how you can make Linux more secure, check out the security-oriented distributions section at privacyguides.org.
I’ve recently started using secureblue myself and it’s been a bit of an eye-opener on how secure you can make Linux and how much is still needed to be done.