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Install all applications from your package manager.
Don't run things as root.
Don't visit sketchy websites.
Run an ad-blocker that isn't owned by an advertising company.
Can you get a virus just for visiting a sketchy website?
Also, some programs aren't available via my package manager (I use Fedora) so I have to add 3rd party repos. Is there a general security guide for linux?
Thank you!
Nowadays it is almost impossible to get a virus just from visiting websites. As for security recommendations I would recommend never running applications as roo that 100% don't need it, as for 3rd party repos I would always be a by mindful of the apps but generally there isn't too much of a risk, of getting a virus.