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Linux is actually very vulnerable to exploits and it's showing with high value vulnerabilities that has been dropping in the latest years; FreeBSD is way better in security record (piefed.world)
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cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/uncommon/p/1089778/linux-is-actually-very-vulnerable-to-exploits-and-it-s-showing-with-high-value-vulnerabi

I hate when people keep repeating the myth that Linux is more secure than X OS without any understanding of how much Linux gets exploited.

On the other hand, FreeBSD rarely suffers from wide security issues.

Overall, I don't think anyone should repeat the myth that Linux is secure.

And at least if they gonna recommend Linux, they better recommend a good distro with SeLinux, hardened kernel and hardened OS.

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[–] Sibshops@lemmy.myserv.one 0 points 1 day ago (5 children)

I kind of agree. Linux needs some better security around packages and permissions. Like someone should work on an open-source snap alternative.

[–] RamRabbit@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

someone should work on an open-source snap alternative.

Is that not Flatpaks? They are damn good.

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