Is Ubuntu Virus Free?

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.

Do I need an antivirus for Ubuntu?

Do I need to install antivirus on Ubuntu? Ubuntu is a distribution, or variant, of the Linux operating system. You should deploy an antivirus for Ubuntu, as with any Linux OS, to maximize your security defenses against threats.

Is Ubuntu still secure?

All Canonical products are built with unrivalled security in mind — and tested to ensure they deliver it. Your Ubuntu software is secure from the moment you install it, and will remain so as Canonical ensures security updates are always available on Ubuntu first.