474: Linux's Malware Inevitability - LINUX Unplugged

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Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users. Plus we take a look at Ubuntu Unity as it becomes an official flavor.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!Linode Cloud Hosting: A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account. Bitwarden: Bitwarden is the easiest way for businesses and individuals to store, share, and sync sensitive data.Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:Canonical Accepts Ubuntu Unity as Official Ubuntu Flavor Starting with Ubuntu 22.10 — The Ubuntu Unity 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) release is expected to see the light of day as an official Ubuntu flavor on October 20th, 2022.[vote] Re: Ubuntu Unity as an official flavorUbuntu UnityOffice Hours 11 — We're pushing our new website to production live on the show today. We have no idea how things will turn out - but we're taking you along for the ride either way!JB MeetupsJB Matrix West Coast CrewBaller Boost Jingles — Send us your feedback via GitHubMac vs. PC AdmacOS malware development surged by over 1,000% in 2020Increased Enterprise Use of iOS, Mac Means More MalwareReport Finds Surge in Malware Aimed at MacOS - Security BoulevardmacOS now scans for malware whenever it gets a chance — In the last six months macOS malware protection has changed more than it did over the previous seven years.Desktop Market ShareIs any virus protection software needed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux?Linux devices ‘increasingly’ under attack from hackers, warn security researchersBrunch with BrunchHarmonoid — Plays and manages your music library. Looks beautiful & juicy.LINUX Unplugged 409 — Launch Your Memories Into the Future.Google Photos is so 2020

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This episode was published on September 5, 2022.

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Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users. Plus we take a look at Ubuntu Unity as it becomes an official flavor.

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