Mohammad K.@discuss.tchncs.de to Linux@lemmy.ml · 1 year agoDo you need to have a firewall on a linux desktop?message-squaremessage-square76fedilinkarrow-up1100arrow-down15file-text
arrow-up195arrow-down1message-squareDo you need to have a firewall on a linux desktop?Mohammad K.@discuss.tchncs.de to Linux@lemmy.ml · 1 year agomessage-square76fedilinkfile-text
Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?
minus-squarePossibly linux@lemmy.ziplinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·1 year agoIts always a good idea. I have a firewall on my laptop since I travel and connect to many different networks. I don’t run any services that would be broadcasting open ports but its always better to be safe
Its always a good idea. I have a firewall on my laptop since I travel and connect to many different networks.
I don’t run any services that would be broadcasting open ports but its always better to be safe