Security?

[manic111]

Now that I'm using my Mint install as my everyday OS, and Vista only for games, I was wondering about the security of it. I always hear that Linux is more secure than Windows, and generally believe it-Linux does, after all, have a considerably smaller user base.

However, I know what I am doing when it comes to security in Windows, whereas I have no idea in Linux. Should I just accept that my Mint install is secure, or are there antivirus/spyware programs that I ought to be using for it? Is it secure enough for me to safely use my online banking, buy things online etc?

 

[manic111]

OK that's cool, we are behind a decent router and our ISP provides us with antispyware somewhere along the line as well, so to be honest I'm pretty safe as it is.

So the main thing to worry about is rootkits over viruses then?

 

[manic111]

Cool, cheers for the help! I'll have a look at those programs you suggested and have a read.