Keeping safe on the internet

Keeping safe on the internet

Commonly-used network ports You need to specify the right network port to enable/disable network access for a program with your firewall.

Do I need anti-virus software? There are few Linux viruses, so you probably don't need anti-virus software.

Do I need to scan my emails for viruses? Viruses are unlikely to infect your computer, but could infect the computers of people you email.

Enable or block firewall access You can control which programs can access the network. This helps to keep your computer secure.