What should i do first with my Ubuntu laptop?

Question

I have got a new laptop, its os is Linux Ubuntu and i want to be able top make it very very secure. What specifically should i do first

Answer 1

You don't need to do anything, simple as that:



As you can see, Ubuntu is patched one-hundred percent, 100% of the time.

http://secunia.com/advisories/product/32688/?task=advisories



Windows (I'll only compare Ubuntu to Windows 7, because it is the most secure Windows OS)

Well, it is un-patched 100% of the time, currently it is rated as "Highly critical"

http://secunia.com/advisories/product/27467/?task=advisories



Edit:

You should not mess with the Firewall because Ubuntu already comes shipped with no open ports.

Ubuntu Linux is supplied with powerful firewall technology known as iptables built-in, & if you mess with the default settings, you could actually make it less secure by accidentally opening ports etc.

However, if you still want to mess with your firewall, then you can install the front end program UFW or Firestarter, you can find these programs in Ubuntu Software Center

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZpspkfbDg

Answer 2

Install the gufw firewall from the software repositories using your Synaptic package manager. Then find it from the menus and click it on. By default all the internet ports in Ubuntu are closed, but enabling the gufw firewall makes them more "stealthy".



You need a virus scanner pretty much only if you forward Windows files to your Windows-using friends. Viruses made for Windows do not work in Linux.



You can use clamav with the clamtk graphical front-end for this (is in the repositories), or you can download and install BitDefender for Unices (you can get a free key for a year for it; after one year, you can just request a new free key).



Browser-wise, use Firefox. It has plenty of security-related add-ons. I recommend Adblock Plus, BetterPrivacy, HTTPS-Everywhere (A GNU add-on, not in Firefox add-ons) and NoScript.



Also, set your system to download and install important security updates automatically. You should find "Software Sources" entry in your menus. Click that, open the "Updates" tab and tick on "important security updates", "recommended updates", "check updates: Daily" and "install security updates automatically".

Answer 3

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Answer 4

nothing u should do nothing because Ubuntu doesn't get viruses



why? you see when Ubuntu is just like mac is specially made to protect you from viruses not by using virus protection or computer cleaners but by protecting you from passwords



every time you download a program or app or your going to change anything it requires you to enter your Ubuntu account information



try: download idk what but download something or try downloading Google chrome you'll see what i mean



ohh and for fun go to the the Ubuntu software center is in applications at the very bottom and look for carrio dock and download it and then go to accessories in applications buttin at top of the screen and open it up



listen dont worry Ubuntu doesn't get viruses and the cario dock is the bar at the bottom of the mac book

it has the apps at the bottom and you can customize it

Answer 5

Gwt Avast! antivirus if you realy want optimal security. On a linux machine you don't realy need an antivirus, but if you realy want one, get avast!, its cheaper, takes up less of your computer speed, and just as effective as all the high end comercial software such as Norton and McAffee (ripoffs)



:D Good luck with your linux

Answer 6

Ubuntu is pretty secure out of the box. From easy to hard.





Be careful of who you trust.



Never run anything as root or sudo unless 1. you have to, and 2. you know what you're doing. and 3. see above



Use a firewall.



Use a strong password.



Use wireless encryption wherever possible



Use ClamAV to make sure you don't accidentally spread files containing viruses to windows machines



Take advantage of https and ssl wherever it is supported



Use a VPN if you are transmitting any sort of sensitive information to/from a home or work network from a remote site.



Use privoxy to block things like tracking cookies and advertisements. (And Don't use flash because flash can circumvent this.)



Use something to Montitor for rootkits.



Keep in in a secure physical location or on your person at all times.



Use SElinux to enable mandatory access control and stack randomization which helps to prevent attacks.



Encrypt the entire disk



Encrypt the entire disk, but have an second to use only for sensitive information in order to provide plausible deniability.

Answer 7

Nothing, the way Linux works is very safe. Also, there aren't lots of viruses for Linux, so it is safe.

Answer 8

I would take it back, & have them put on win 7 32 bit w 4 GB of ram. & good VC>:) then get AVG Internet Security 2011, it stop everything before it get on the computer, cost $30.00 a tear.:)

Answer 9

sudo apt-get update