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

  • Infernal_pizza@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think my router has been compromised and I think it’s pretty unlikely it will be, but the extra rule seems pretty trivial to set up so if there are no downsides I may as well! I have already changed the SSH port and disabled password login. I’ll look into fail2ban, might be worth it if it’s relatively simple to set up!