The Cyber Security Thread

[sugarwood]

I find this to be the best defense against hackers.
It cost about $50

[masraum]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Sort of; I use the equipment we sell to clients, so I eat my own dog food.

Right, that's what it sounded like to me. Essentially your lab environment. Have the stuff, be intimately familiar with it and running it on a daily basis, etc...

[flatbutt]

I sure could use a glossary when you guys run these threads.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I've heard there are viruses written for Linux but I've never had a problem.

Originally Posted by Scott R

Exploits are OS independent.

Originally Posted by masraum

Not strictly true. Some exploits are OS independent, others are very dependent. It depends upon the exploit.

For instance, the "log4j" exploit that sent the world into a tizzy just before Christmas last year was OS independent. There are plenty of items that are OS dependent or even application dependent. It just depends upon the exploit.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-the-log4j-exploit-and-what-can-you-do-to-stay-safe

I will add, Ive been to sites that I would never go to with Windows and never had a problem with linux. Back in the day I would get an occasional infection with Windows even using antivirus. Now I dont even care if my linux os gets infected. It is free and easy to reinstall.