The "basic" wiki says fine and interesting things (kudo's for your efforts!), but in my opinion it goes beyond the needs of Linux beginners who just want to have a safe desktop for general use....
For those ordinary desktop users, a few simple rules are enough, I think:
1. immediately install security updates when you're notified;
2. do not install antivirus, as you *really* don't need it in Linux;
3. enable the firewall (sudo ufw enable) without further tweaks;
4. stick to the official repo's as much as possible, and only deviate from them when strictly necessary and with much caution;
5. keep Java disabled by default, and only enable it when needed;
6. tweak Wine a bit to make it more secure;
7. and most important of all: use your common sense. The biggest security threat is generally found between keyboard and chair.
If only we could hammer that simple message between the ears of Linux beginners, a lot of harm would be prevented....
In my opinion, the "basic" wiki currently contains a lot of advanced tweaking for people with enhanced security needs, who need a much higher level of security than the ordinary home user....
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