Linux malware includes viruses, Trojans, worms and other types of malware that affect the Linux operating system. Linux, Unix and other Unix-like computer operating systems are generally regarded as very well-protected against, but not immune to, computer viruses.

Is Ubuntu safe from malware?

You’ve got an Ubuntu system, and your years of working with Windows makes you concerned about viruses — that’s fine. … However most GNU/Linux distros like Ubuntu, come with built-in security by default and you may not get affected by malware if you keep your system up to date and don’t do any manual insecure actions.

How much malware is on Linux?

In 2015, HP’s Cyber Risk Report projected that the Linux OS accounted for 35 percent of all malware. And in 2020, IBM said the risk had escalated. The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index stated that 56 new families of Linux malware were discovered in 2020.