Protecting Linux Systems

Due to its nature of open source code, Linux is fast becoming popular and is being deployed in ever increasing numbers on mail servers, corporate networks and desktops. Till recently, systems running on Linux were relatively free from virus and other threats. But with the greater penetration of Linux operating systems, virus authors have begun to target them.

This paper talks about threats faced by Linux mail servers and explains the recommended features that a good anti virus and anti Spam software should have.