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[LUG] viruses and protecting against them

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Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2018 07:33:53 +0000
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Hello all.

Have just had my first experience of a virus on linux since I moved to it a good decade or so ago...
Not fun.
Have eventually after quite a headache re-installed my OS of choice, but now wonder the best ways to;

1) protect this new installation from a similar infection, and
2) how do I check my files on the backup on an external HDD safely before transferring them back onto my system? (is there a way to 'sandbox' them so I don't just move the virus back again?)

Any help and suggestions very welcome.
Thanks

Anthony

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