https://techgenix.com/linux-security-threats/
...snip "The report also found that over 200 different vulnerabilities were targeted in Linux environments in just six months. It is also worth noting that a majority of the vulnerabilities detected were from systems running old or end-of-life versions of Linux. This elucidates that cybercriminals are likely taking advantage of older and outdated software with unpatched vulnerabilities and bugs." more at link
“Some info on Linux Security issues here.”
I know, I am fully up to date with it. Thing is when you dig into those you will find that 99 out of a 100 require “hands on” to put it in the machine. That means for the home user, a hacker would have to physically come into their home and hack the password on their machine local and put the hack in. Only 1 out of a 100 can be applied remotely, and only because the user flubbed and let it in without using discretion. User misjudgment and error is not the fault of Linux.
“The report also found that over 200 different vulnerabilities were targeted in Linux environments in just six months. “
Most noteworthy is ... vunerabilities are everywhere
If you have Windows you depend on Microsoft staff for fixes
If you have a Mac, the same with Apple
If you have linux, there are thousands of geeks at work 24/7 to reveal and fix any issues. The others are big conglomerate to decide what needs fixing or what is a feature (aka backdoor)