Best Answer: Why Can’t Linux Get Viruses?

There has not been a single widespread Linux virus or malware infection of the type that is common on Microsoft Windows; this is attributable generally to the malware’s lack of root access and fast updates to most Linux vulnerabilities.

Does Linux have no viruses?

1 – Linux is invulnerable and virus-free.

Unfortunately, no. Nowadays, the number of threats goes way beyond getting a malware infection. Just think about receiving a phishing email or ending up on a phishing website.

Can Ubuntu get viruses?

You’ve got an Ubuntu system, and your years of working with Windows makes you concerned about viruses — that’s fine. There is no virus by definition in almost any known and updated Unix-like operating system, but you can always get infected by various malware like worms, trojans, etc.