Who Said. Linux Immune Virus?
Linux / BSD used to be known as a server OS. This is thanks to reliability and low resources. In the process, Linux started to become a favorite among end users because the more applications that support end user needs for everyday needs, such as word processing, spreadsheet, image editing, browsing, mail, and so on. Graphical User Interface was (GUI) more beautiful. Interestingly, however, Royalty Free, of course, on condition that the use of (GNU, GPL, and others).
There is a mistaken assumption about the Linux OS, the OS is always free virus. Wrong! Online Simple record already exists 2 trojan, virus 22, and 11 worms attacked Linux OS. Compared to Windows, the amount was very small. But the threat remains. Even cross-plaform attack, one that can work in Linux and Microsoft has occurred.
In its use as a server, a real threat to Linux is the entry of hackers. As for the internal office servers, which are not connected to the Internet is the distribution of Windows viruses. Linux as an operating system is not affected by this threat directly. However data can be infected.
