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[–] DimFisher@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Seriously i hope it stays like that, i don't want to bother with viruses in the future

[–] JustARegularNerd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

...security by obscurity? Guess when Linux finally explodes in popularity, you'll see me over on FreeBSD instead

[–] okamiueru@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In what way does "security by obscurity" apply here?

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

fewer consumer targeting Linux viruses because smol usr base

[–] okamiueru@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I see. That's not what "security by obscurity" means in my world, but the expression certainly sounds like it could. It's not like I own the meaning of words, so it's interesting to hear what it means to others. Could also have been meant figuratively, I suppose.

I meant it in the sense of using an obscure operating system to be less likely to be targeted by a threat actor.

Or to be more general, using obscure software for increased security, over actually correctly configuring and using secure software.

Viruses already exist for Linux and have for a long time. They are less prevalent than Windows but this obviously shouldn't be the primary defense strategy for your device.