Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

    • flashgnash@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      My understanding is there can be a vulnerability in absolutely anything

      Browsers are unlikely to but don’t think it’s impossible

      • LufyCZ@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        A firewall protects open ports on your machine. A browser does not have any open ports.

        Of course they have vulnerabilities, but a firewall won’t protect you from them.