| − | A '''Linux Virus''' refers to viruses or [[malware]] that can affect the [[GNU/Linux|Linux]] [[operating system]].<ref>[[GNU/Linux|Linux]] is not immune to [http://www.intego.com/malware/ malware]. </ref> While many users think that Linux systems are completely safe from malicious software, they are no safer than any other operating system. Linux has a full range of malware: viruses, worms and [[Trojan Horse]]s. Because [[Apple]] computers can act as an [[asymptomatic carrier]], Mac users can inadvertently pass infected files on to Linux users. | + | A '''Linux Virus''' refers to viruses or [[malware]] that can affect the [[GNU/Linux|Linux]] [[operating system]].<ref>[[GNU/Linux|Linux]] is not immune to [http://www.intego.com/malware/ malware].</ref> While many users think that Linux systems are completely safe from malicious software, they are no safer than any other operating system. Linux has a full range of malware: viruses, worms and [[Trojan Horse]]s. Because [[Apple]] computers can act as an [[asymptomatic carrier]], Mac users can inadvertently pass infected files on to Linux users. |