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