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Linux security?

I know that linux barely will get any malware, but is there anti malware software for linux (ubuntu) also a firewall I know about firestarter but is there another firewall that may be better for linux. Also any tips to make linux more secure , I update and all that.

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1. Ubuntu has a built in firewall, UFW (uncomplicated firewall). You can enable it by typing into the terminal, sudo ufw enable. This will enable ufw everytime you start Ubuntu. I know that Clamav is compatible with Ubuntu for your antivirus.Oh yeah the ufw is built into Hardy Heron don't know about earlier versions.
2. Linux comes with iptables so you can create your own firewall config Apart from updating, make sure services that you arnt using are turned off. To be honest most distro's of Linux are pretty secure after install so you shouldnt need to do much. There is a "everything off unless you need it approach" in Linux as opposed to a "everything on until you get hacked" approach as with Windows!