Security question?

[offgridguy]

Hello, regarding security, i have a question. Assuming that
ubuntu 12.04 can be hacked, compromised or whatever the proper terminology is, would it not have to be done by someone also
using a linux system? Or is that a misconception on my part?
Thanks in advance.

[haqking]

Hello, regarding security, i have a question. Assuming that
ubuntu 12.04 can be hacked, compromised or whatever the proper terminology is, would it not have to be done by someone also
using a linux system? Or is that a misconception on my part?
Thanks in advance.

It can be done from any OS, it depends on the skill set and tools used.

Peace

[sudodus]

Not necessarily, but it helps knowing linux of course. It depends which kind of attack is is. I recommend this link

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity)

[offgridguy]

It can be done from any OS, it depends on the skill set and tools used.

Peace
Interesting, is there a short answer as to what to look for if you
suspected you were being compromised?

[offgridguy]

Not necessarily, but it helps knowing linux of course. It depends which kind of attack is is. I recommend this link

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity)
Thanks for the link.

[haqking]

Interesting, is there a short answer as to what to look for if you
suspected you were being compromised?

Read that WIKI and towards the end is a section https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity/DidIJustGetOwned

Mainly it is all about proactive Log file monitoring and best/safe practices and not reactive ;-)

[offgridguy]

Thanks again haqking:)

[offgridguy]

A lot of reading in this link, but very interesting.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BasicSecurity)