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Re: A rookie's query: Want to about Debian and the related



AP writes:
> Thought over your advice which seems really nice but I want to know if
> there are chances of phishing attacks in Linux too? And I have come to
> Linux knowing it is virus free!!

In addition to trying to trick you into downloading and installing
malware the sites that phishers try to trick you into visiting attempt
to convince you to enter personal information such as bank account
numbers.  Thus immunity to malware is not complete protection.  You also
need to not be stupid and gullible.
-- 
John Hasler 
jhasler@newsguy.com
Elmwood, WI USA


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