It is also effortless to update and install patches on Linux, through package manager and some simple commands. You can take a look at one of our tutorials on Ubuntu update for reference:Installing applications only from trusted sources (and only the ones useful to you) helps you reduce the risk of malware making its way into your system. Swayam Sai Das is a student exploring the realms of Linux as an Intern Writer at It’s FOSS. He is dedicated, when trying to push ranks in FPS games and enjoys reading literature classics in an attempt of putting on an academic facade.
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8. Making proper data backup
📋One of the easiest and most effective ways of safeguarding your device is through smart software management.
- Timeshift for system settings
- Dejadup (default Backup tool in many distros) for user data backup
Some of those platforms also mark applications that are “Verified“. So, you can opt for those if you would rather not trust the other ones.
This is a must for everyone. Keep your system updated.The best thing to do at all times is to stay vigilant, and proactively notice changes in your system.
9. Setting strong authentication
I think if I combine all the insights from various anime I watch, I could make a pretty unique password with a variation of numbers, uppercase/lowercase letters, and symbols. So, try using stronger passwords.A solid method to protect your data is through Full-Disk Encryption (FDE). The data encryption helps safeguard your information if someone gets physical access to your computer or it gets lost or stolen.As a rule of thumb, I prefer installing from the software center/official repository or from the software developer’s project itself (if it is not in the distribution’s repository).
Wrapping Up
I did this while installing Ubuntu 24.04 and I feel more secure. Although, I have to enter two passwords while starting the system, one for decrypting the drive and the other one regular account.
So, I set out to find out some of the most effective, and easy options that I can enable on my Linux system to protect my data (and you can too!).I constantly look for what is different every time I boot into my system, and you should too. Of course, you do not need to overthink every change, but thinking about them should allow you to spot problems early.
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The root user has total access to perform system-wide changes. So, if an unauthorized user gets the root user credentials or accidentally enters the root user mode, it can be damaging to your personal computer and in an organization as well.
