I already know of the stance the Solus devs have regarding the inclusion of ClamAV in the repo. However, I am hoping that the team would reconsider it as there appears to be an increase in malware that targets Linux-based operating systems recently. Most of it would probably affect servers and not desktop users. However, it would be good if we had a little bit more protection. If the Solus devs are strongly against this proposal, would you please kindly explain to me your specific reasons for doing so. 😰

    dlalinsp here appears to be an increase in malware that targets Linux-based operating systems recently

    Perhaps you could share the sources ?

      Unfortunately, I can't find those articles that I read. (It was a little while back.) However, I do remember some of them. I believe that there were ports of several Windows-based malware for Linux (Eg. Winnti). Someone had also used a snap package once to distribute malware. Their account was closed down by Canonical when it was discovered. I would also like to make sure that I don't distribute Windows-based malware myself when I share stuff with my friends and colleagues. (It is a trust issue.) By the way, if you search for the terms 'linux malware', you may get some more proof. Also, downloading software from the general internet for Linux is not as rare as it once was due to AppImages and commercial software that you can't get in the repo. Please consider. 😥

        A snap package is containerised so unless you installed a classic snap (requires flags) its like putting a dead dog infested with rabies inside a lockbox and complaining about the potential dangers of it spreading.

        dlalinsp By the way, if you search for the terms 'linux malware', you may get some more proof.

        An if you search for sore foot, you'll find its most definitely cancer an you probably have 1 week to live. Welcome to the internet.

        If you download random shit from the internet and execute it with elevated privileges that's on you. Just like the people who bypass password minimum complexity and complain that their system was compromised... Well you removed a layer of security why are you surprised?

        Many viruses don't get detected even on Windows, look at AV reviews. An what they do detect is often a false positive. It's security theatre, it makes you feel safer, but if you're doing dumb shit, you're no more secure with it then you were without. You can always install it yourself, seeing you're apparently downloading random stuff enough to be concerned about it in the first place.

          dlalinsp most attacks I believe targets IoT because these devices are usually not properly secured and almost nerver updated. If you keep your system up-to-date, don't run any command you don't understand with sudo and don't download files from untrustable sources, you should be fine.

          This might not satisfy you, but there are plenty of online services to scan files for viruses that you could use before sending a file to your friend & colleagues in case you have some doubts.

          If you ask to reconsider something that was refused many times already, and you can't bring any new/strong arguments, it's pretty obvious that you won't get a positive answer, right ?

            However, I am hoping that the team would reconsider it as there appears to be an increase in malware that targets Linux-based operating systems recently

            No.