Safer Choice Linux or Windows From Getting Hacked?

Asked By Tyrone E Louis 130 points N/A Posted on - 02/10/2015

I have had my computer taken over by malware. So I am wanting to wipe it all out and start over. I am thinking about going with linux this time. But I am not sure is it safer or is it easier to get hacked with it? Ways to protect your machine with linux?

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Answered By Solomon His 0 points N/A #185097

Safer Choice Linux or Windows From Getting Hacked?

Linux is more secure than Windows. It has many reasons, but first of all when you want to install a Linux operating system it creates a unique password that only you know.This is called root access password it increase your security. So, it is tough to hack your PC and you feel secure.

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• Posted on - 02/14/2015
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