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<blockquote data-quote="shmu26" data-source="post: 940814" data-attributes="member: 37647"><p>We can't control where our hardware is made, but we do have better control over our software sources. You say you are using a chinese VPN and a chinese source for software updates. China has a poor reputation for respecting privacy. On the other hand, I severely doubt that they are interested in your minor corporate secrets, as they do not impinge on national security. The Chinese factor here is less than optimal, but not a reason for serious concern.</p><p></p><p>The most important thing on any operating system is to pay careful attention to the software you install and the sites to which you might inadvertently divulge sensitive information. This forum is a good place to learn how to pay careful attention to those things. Read threads on this forum.</p><p></p><p>My personal opinion is that it is hard for a linux user to get infected unless he is running a server. Most linux malware targets servers. Yes, there is linux malware that can infect endpoints, but that is not typically the target.</p><p></p><p>Don't worry about the USB stick used to install your linux distro. It is not a known attack technique.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shmu26, post: 940814, member: 37647"] We can't control where our hardware is made, but we do have better control over our software sources. You say you are using a chinese VPN and a chinese source for software updates. China has a poor reputation for respecting privacy. On the other hand, I severely doubt that they are interested in your minor corporate secrets, as they do not impinge on national security. The Chinese factor here is less than optimal, but not a reason for serious concern. The most important thing on any operating system is to pay careful attention to the software you install and the sites to which you might inadvertently divulge sensitive information. This forum is a good place to learn how to pay careful attention to those things. Read threads on this forum. My personal opinion is that it is hard for a linux user to get infected unless he is running a server. Most linux malware targets servers. Yes, there is linux malware that can infect endpoints, but that is not typically the target. Don't worry about the USB stick used to install your linux distro. It is not a known attack technique. [/QUOTE]
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