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Offline Lionofgod

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Linux Internet Security?
« on: April 12, 2012, 11:07:16 PM »
Hey, I've just recently started using Ubuntu, I am using version 11.10 right now.
I was wondering about security on Linux, how can I be secure on Linux?
I searched it up and found out about Squid and transparent proxies, but I dont know if I should use that or if that is just for servers?
So how do i stay secure online, should I be using a proxy, how I Portect miNe LINUX OS???!!?

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Re: Linux Internet Security?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 11:25:48 PM »
If you want to add security and anonymous browsing you can check out:

JonDo (proxy program)
https://anonymous-proxy-servers.net/en/jondo.html

JonDoFox (firefox profile)
https://anonymous-proxy-servers.net/en/jondofox.html

You can setup a firewall on ubuntu using IPTables:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/IptablesHowTo
« Last Edit: April 13, 2012, 01:30:43 AM by dataspy »
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Re: Linux Internet Security?
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2012, 12:40:09 AM »
Ty , I'll check that out : )
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Re: Linux Internet Security?
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2012, 07:48:14 AM »
I messed around with Oneiric Ocelot for awhile. I have the new LTS beta 2. I like the new ubuntus but I fucking hate unity. Which is why I'm using gnome classic....sorry off topic. Anyway, have you looked into Proxychains? Here's a link if you care to investigate
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Re: Linux Internet Security?
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2012, 11:31:50 AM »
If your new to linux you will be glad to hear (or already know) you wont need an antivirus, keep updated it should notify you of any updates needed.
Tor is a good way of being secure ("proxy-wise") on windows and linux.
watch what ports you have open. maybe scan yourself on nmap to see what others can see?

I use linux alot and never once been hacked (I hope).
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