Nine tips for ensuring Linux Desktop Security (1)

Bkjia.com expert contribution]Many media and experts believe that Linux is safer than Windows. However, today, security is even more important. This kind of security still requires the correct configuration of users. This kind of security does not have to be achieved through some specialized security software or technology. Sometimes, the best way to ensure security is the one that is most easily forgotten.

Whether you are a Linux starter or a skilled user or administrator, the following nine measures can help you enhance the security of your Linux Desktop.

It is important to lock the screen and log out.

Many users may have forgotten that Linux Desktop is a multi-user environment. Because of this, another user can log on after a user logs out of the desktop. This not only means that others can use your screen, but also means that users should log out in time after completing their work.

Of course, logout is not the only choice. If you are the only user of the system, you can also lock the screen. Locking the screen means entering a password when the user enters the desktop again. The difference between it and logout is that when the screen is locked, the application is still running after the user leaves the computer. After entering the desktop, you can continue the original work. 1 and 2:

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Hide files and folders

In Linux, files and folders are hidden by using. For example, as shown in, two files exist in the testfilefolder folder. You can run the ls command to view the files. However, after running the command mv adsl-stop. adsl-stop, you can only see one file with ls. This indicates that you can use music videos to hide files that are not expected to be viewed by other users. Of course, you can use the ls-a command to view all files, whether or not they are hidden. 3:

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